[John Jorsett]

there's the crux of it right there. my oldest will be a HS senior this fall and we are visiting colleges for her to decide where she wants to go, this summer. We are paying the bills, so you bet your behind we will have some input on what we get for our $.

If she's in a major where they don't schedule enough classes to graduate in 4 years, you might be better off enrolling her, having her attend 1 class a semester/quarter for a year or two to keep the enrollment alive, and have her work a job the rest of the time. Then when she has some seniority, she can get the classes she needs. That's what I should have done in getting my engineering degree. I'd have gotten out in about the same amount of time, and I'd have had more money.

[xsmommy]

we have only visited one school so far, but that question was definitely asked by a parent, can you get the classes you need to get out in 4 years. in this particular case the answer was yes. but i do understand that is a problem these days, and it wasn't when i went.

[Clara Lou]

you might be better off enrolling her, having her attend 1 class a semester/quarter for a year or two to keep the enrollment alive,
There's a problem with that. Major public universities will now financially penalize students who take less than a certain course load. Students who take 5-7 years on a 4-year degree are creating a problem.

[CSM]

"If she's in a major where they don't schedule enough classes to graduate in 4 years, you might be better off enrolling her, having her attend 1 class a semester/quarter for a year or two to keep the enrollment alive, and have her work a job the rest of the time."

Better yet, have her become an RA in the residence hall. This will get her priority in registering.....(The same for athletes or marching band members.)