Dilemma

[Anonymous]

DS did not get into UVA or VT Early Action and will likely not be getting into W&M regular decision. He did get into JMU EA but isn't excited about attending.

If you were in his situation, would you take a year or two off at a CC then transfer, or go to JMU for a few semesters and then transfer? He probably wouldn't be doing guaranteed CC transfer if he went the CC route. Any advice?

[Anonymous]

JMU. He'll probably love it and not end up transferring.

[Anonymous]

Um JMU. Community college a great option too. But why is he so snotty? Simply put, he didn’t have the grades so not sure he feels above JMU. Sheesh. Go to admitted student day.

[Anonymous]

If your DC can’t get into UVA, W&M, or VT, JMU is probably the perfect fit for him. I would bet money that by this time next year he will not even be considering transferring out.

[Anonymous]

JMU, with the attitude of putting down roots there and staying. Going with the attitude that he's too good for the school and isn't going to stay is just going to make everyone unhappy.

[Anonymous]

The kids I know at JMU are very happy there. Have him go and don’t be surprised if he settles in.

[Anonymous]

Niece amd nephew attended JMU, both loved it and are currently gainfully employed

[Anonymous]

suggest going to GMU or JMU and then transferring to UVA or VTech. kid might go off the rails going to CC and might not be interested in school at all. Maybe kid ends up liking GMU or JMU or does well and gets to transfer.

[Anonymous]

Definitely go to JMU. My bet is he'll end up loving it. And agree with the PP who said go to admitted students day.

[Anonymous]

Doesn’t sound like a dilemma. JMU it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:JMU, with the attitude of putting down roots there and staying. Going with the attitude that he's too good for the school and isn't going to stay is just going to make everyone unhappy.

Although he will be surrounded with peers who have similar attitudes. It’s a great school, especially for undergraduates, but it unfortunately does have a reputation as a consolation prize for kids who couldn’t get into the higher ranked state universities.

[Anonymous]

It’s sad how much pressure these kids feel to get into VT or UVA.

There’s no reason he should consider community college. JMU is a great school and he will likely end up staying there all four years and loving it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:JMU, with the attitude of putting down roots there and staying. Going with the attitude that he's too good for the school and isn't going to stay is just going to make everyone unhappy.

Although he will be surrounded with peers who have similar attitudes. It’s a great school, especially for undergraduates, but it unfortunately does have a reputation as a consolation prize for kids who couldn’t get into the higher ranked state universities.

My kid didn’t experience this at all. Many of the kids at JMU had it as their first choice and loved being there. It’s a great school filled with happy kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Um JMU. Community college a great option too. But why is he so snotty? Simply put, he didn’t have the grades so not sure he feels above JMU. Sheesh. Go to admitted student day.

+1

Proof is in the pudding.

[Anonymous]

At JMU there will be a lot of other people who also didn't get into those other schools. His people.

JMU is a highly regardrd university. Great academics, great campus, great food, great town. He can always transfer if it's not working out.

I wish there were an equivalent in Maryland.