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[quote=Anonymous]While I think W&M is the best over all school choice, I would be concerned with the spring pathway option.  One reason why a lot of people don't take it is because of the concern of having their kid live out of the country during their first time away from home (for a significant amount of time).  While exciting, it can be challenging too.  Also, this year, in particular we have a lot going on in the world (i.e. serious tensions between Israel and Iran, which will have a ripple affect with the rest of the world).  The community college option is also not the most desireable since people most kids don't consider CC to be a true college experience (even though it is economical).  Finally, the biggest thing that I hear from about spring transfers (or transfer students in general) is the difficulty in connecting with other students once getting on campus.  Many students will have already formed their friend groups (especially during that first month of fall).  After that initial burst of trying to make friends, many W&M students get busy with school (b/c W&M classes are rigorous).  The kids who go to Verto might come in with some friends - but not all.  Also, the classes that you take through Verto are very easy compared to what you will get at W&M - so many kids get stressed when they get to W&M.

Another option is to let your kid go to JMU or Univ. of SC first and after the first year if the experience is awful, have them transfer to W&M (much easier to come in as a transfer). [/quote]

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