interesting... did your preceptors elaborate on why they feel that the other programs are better? i'm applying to all the programs myself and am genuinely curious about comparing/contrasting perceptions of practicing AA's (especially those in hiring positions) regarding the rankings and qualities of the programs.

i have actually been told by an AA who is friends with a number of faculty at several programs in the southeast that nova has more lax admissions standards than the other programs, BTW. not that that is a good or bad thing, necessarily; i'm just relaying what i've been told.