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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, this is useful advice because many folks don’t think about it. One of the many blogs/books/websites I’ve been reading (and I don’t honestly remember which rn) made this same point when discussing preferences for large universities vs smaller LACs - bigger schools offer more classes, more often, and with more sections. SLACs can require more planning and awareness because a key class may have only one section and only in the spring - if you miss it, you wait a year and that can have a domino effect if it’s a prereq.

Despite the flack you’re getting for being involved (I plan to be involved similarly for my kid with an LD, at least the first couple times unless the advising is STELLAR, because it’s complex!) it’s an important consideration, one that not everyone realizes in advance. [/quote]

Thanks. I pay a lot of money for my kid to go to this school. So if you think I’m turning everything over to an 18 year old—nope. The people who are cool with that must have really deep pockets. I’m not paying for an extra year of college because my kid couldn’t get the class she needed and didn’t fully understand all of the requirements. BTW, my kid isn’t a dummy or irresponsible. She’s there on a merit scholarship and is getting good grades. I’m also not highly involved outside of this because she won’t let me be. But course selection is very important for graduating on time with the degree you want. She’s also considering an accelerated master’s program, so getting the classes she needs is extra important.[/quote]

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