This is so good to hear! We're all fully on board with DD's alt plan, too. These candidates are headed for great things, even if the Plan A is delayed or rerouted in the next few days.
He’s actually very happy with the Plan B school. I’m sure if he gets a turned down, he will be sad about that door closing, but Plan B is a great option. We had to do the deposit now in order to get into the housing portal when it opens this weekend. And although the school is great they have had some pretty major housing constraint issues the past few years, so we willing to eat the $500 if we have to, to make sure he has a bed (preferably in a room)