Caveat: For the purpose of this thread, OU will always refer to The University of Oklahoma. The Texan in me always forgets about Ohio having the same designation.
Second Caveat: Midwestern schools seem to be front runners due to their proximity to tornado alley. She loves those tornados and would jump in a car to storm chase at the drop of a hat. The cold weather climate is an added bonus.
PennState - she is very aware PennState is rank #1 in meteorological schools, but has show zero interest. Not sure why, but nothing about the school seems to strike a cord. My brother lived in Pennsylvania for over 10 years. If she should change her mind we have a great knowledge base to pull from.
FSUZeta - FSU is out. She has no interest in a warm weather climate.
BlueCarnation and/or IUHoosiergirl88 - if either of you can elaborate on Valpo more I'd appreciate it. What's the campus environment like?
ISUKappa - we haven't looked at ISU, but it may be added to the list. Size would certainly be a factor. A quick glance at the website and I see some positives. The campus looks pretty. Ames is a nice size. We're from a small town, so Ames would be considered large by our standards. They have great study abroad locations. They have a chase team. Bonus for mom: a Gamma Phi Beta chapter
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AZ-AlphaXi - I would love to hear more about Western Kentucky. She would qualify for their honors college and get a full ride. That may keep this school in the running. We have a local weatherman who is a Western Kentucky alum, which is how I was able to find the school.
Sciencewoman - interesting reads about high IQ and ADHD. From the check off lists, I don't believe this is her, but I will continue to be aware of this possibility.
IndianaSigKap - great idea about reading in a nursing home! I will check into this immediately.
This gave me a chuckle. Cheddar hates dresses. She is most definitely not an SEC girl.
"Football games in the SEC bring out cute school colors dresses. Football games in the Big Ten (especially Penn State) bring out the sweatshirts and jeans. "
Does anyone have any good information on Marshall? The geophysical information courses in their curriculum really seem to have struck a cord.
I will say, I'm torn about how to advise on schools. She has the "it" factor scholastically to qualify for amazing universities, but that scholastic achievement will also get her into the honors colleges at public and lesser know universities. There are full ride possibilities. Ultimately this is her decision, but she's going to rely heavily on my guidance. Do I guide towards a full ride or do I guide towards top ranked?