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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't want my child going to community college, because some kids get "stuck" in that limbo.  Living at home, working part-time or full-time, hanging with friends from high school who didn't go away to college - school can take a backseat.  And it's just not the same experience as going away to school for 4 years, living independently, not having mom/dad around.  I want the full college experience to be her first priority for 4 years, like it was for me.

I understand if CC to University works better for some families, especially financially.[/quote]

There are many family situations that would be better served with CC--there is nothing wrong with that.  Family situations other than financial might also contribute, although, the financial consideration is the most common.  There could also be a health issue for some.  Illness in the family--lots of possibilities.

There are also kids who have just missed getting into WM or UVA --and very much want to go to those schools.

There are kids who may be able to afford a four year university now--but want to go on to medical school or graduate school and would prefer to save their money for that.

Mine were able to go to a four year university without debt.  Had they not been able to do that, I would have strongly encouraged them to go to CC --rather than graduate with huge debt.

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