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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've got a kid who is currently a sophomore there, and largely agree with the previous 3 posts.  He went in planning to double major in Computer Science and Spanish (Hispanic Studies), but has ditched the Spanish major in favor of Math.  Its relatively expensive for a state school, but still cheaper than private.  He has had good direct interaction with several professors in different departments, which I think is a hallmark of the WM experience.[/quote]

DS is a rising senior in FCPS interested in WM, Tech and VCU in  state for CS. No interest in UVA. Other schools are all "up north". May be early, but hass your student mentioned the availability of internships and job recruitment?  [/quote]

I have a senior at W&M, who is in the business school, and he secured a job in the fall of '21.  He will be starting his career in late summer of '22 with a fantastic company back here in NOVA and higher than the average starting salary for W&M undergrads.  The Cohen Center was extremely helpful to him.   And one of his professors was super helpful as well.  He did mock interviews with the professor.  With that being said, my DS told me that the student has to be proactive.  They need to go into the career center and make an appointment with a counselor.  The student needs to be checking the job postings and signing up for career fairs and other events that the career center offers.  No one is going to tell a student - its time to come in and see us.

My DS has around a 3.3 GPA (i'm not exactly sure what it is!)  He is in a fraternity, does a club sport, is active with the business school (they put on events he attends) and has a part time job off campus.  He never secured an internship but worked in a small, family owned retail shop every summer.  The family gave him extra opportunities which he highlighted on his resume.[/quote]

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