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[quote=Anonymous]Wow, some of those responses were hostile. I do agree limited course offerings can be a concern at small schools although overcrowding/limited access to some classes can also be an issue at big schools.

One of my kids is at a SLAC and one at a huge school. I did have concerns about limited classes at some SLACs for some majors and it was something we considered in the search. DD ended up at a school where her major is one of the biggest on campus so they do have a good amount of classes. Still, sometimes she has to make choices because classes she wants may only have one section and it's the same time as another class. She figures it out and her advisor sounds helpful. Another thing that reassured us is that the school is very flexible and has a pledge that if you are unable to finish in 4 years because of something that is their issue - like class scheduling - then the 5th year is free. So, they are flexible about satisfying requirements and will open up space as needed. So far, DD is on track (junior).

DS at a huge school has run into scheduling challenges too and sometimes can only meet a requirement by taking an online class, which he doesn't like. But, again, he's worked it out.

Back when I went to a big state university, there was a system of rotating registration priority and students knew that if you had the lowest registration priority you were unlikely to get any classes you actually needed in that quarter so we scheduled internships or study abroad during that time.

I'd be surprised if there is any college where you can always take exactly what you want, when you want, in the format that you want. But, at least with gen eds, I think my kids have both benefitted from having to take a class that they might not have considered if not for scheduling issues. It's exposed them to topics that they wouldn't otherwise have learned about. I think that's part of the serendipity of college. [/quote]

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