So it’s been more than a month since Devin and I took our little college tour around the northeast and midwest—which was just incredible in almost every way. We’ve narrowed down the leading contenders—schools that really want him and that he’s really interested in attending—from our original 31 to about five:

• Lycoming in Pennsylvania
• Ohio Wesleyan
• Cornell in Iowa
• Albion in Michigan
• Brevard in North Carolina

Merit-based scholarships are in, and some need-based ones have arrived. One athletic scholarship may be in the mix—but so far, we’re not at a full ride. Continuing to keep my fingers crossed, though!