That's great! It'll be nice to have a friendly face to look for at orientation! I also really liked that the program is synchronous-- I think it will really benefit me based on my learning styles. And I've heard that the youth services electives are really good! I'm leaning more toward academic or special libraries, but I definitely want to take a youth services course.
If I may ask, how long did it take you to hear back from Alabama from the time your final recommendation letters were sent in?
(I've applied to Alabama and am on pins and needles waiting!)