I know this thread is crazy old but I just came to look for it.

Thanks for the additional info guys!!
Lolasmom - I LOL'd when you mentioined the freshman 30! I've heard that a couple times when talking to some Chicago folks! haha
So I'm definitely going to be going to this school, all.

I'm going out to visit the weekend of November 6th.

I really can't wait to move out there. It's a long way from home...but it'll be so cool to 'start over'.