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Academic 33/40

Culture 30/30

Environment 15/20

Special 8/10

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1 Exceptional school spirit with 20,000+ attendance at football games and strong 'Dukes' pride - perfect match for student's top priority
2 Definitively NOT a commuter school with 65-70% living on/near campus and vibrant weekend activity
3 Outstanding business/marketing programs with AACSB accreditation and 85%+ internship participation rate
4 Phenomenal nature access (Shenandoah National Park 30 min away) with 219 sunny days annually - exceeds climate preferences
5 Strong academic support with accessible professors and comprehensive tutoring/writing centers addressing need for teacher support
6 Madison Dance team offers legitimate walk-on audition opportunities plus multiple club dance options
7 88% career placement rate within 6 months with robust CAP Center support from freshman year
8 Greek life present but not dominant (12-15%) allowing active social scene without Greek pressure

1 MAJOR CONCERN: Harrisonburg is a small city/college town, NOT urban - nearest cities 1-2 hours away, directly conflicting with stated urban preference
2 Large enrollment (20,000 undergrads) means intro classes of 25-50 students, though upper-level classes improve to 20-30
3 Out-of-state tuition approximately $28,000-29,000 annually (though reasonable for out-of-state public)
4 2 hours from major airports making travel logistics more challenging
5 Dance team auditions are competitive - walk-on possible but requires skill and preparation
6 Car increasingly necessary by sophomore year for full outdoor recreation access and travel despite campus transportation