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Some very good advice given. CC for first two yrs, can be a good idea. BUT, i have seen some students get sucked down (that is, lose motivation) doing that. IF price is an option, i would suggest first two at RU or RoaCollege, to get an idea of direction and then transfer, if desired. RU would be very low cost- heck, she could live at home. Elon is talking merger- that would worry me. CNU does a good job. Longwood is okay, too. Fit is important, some kids will always think the last school they saw is the "best." We changed strategies and decided to visit after acceptances and actual costs (NOTE: retail is NOT what they will pay) come in. i have heard of local kids getting scholly's to Davidson, Alabama, UVA, etc.Wm & Mary may be a great option for her. Dont discount- especially if school is on common app and an additional application is low cost.
Posted: 10/07/2025 at 02:22 PM ET
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College visit recommendations....
HokieGator • 10/06/25 12:32 PM ET
school of hard knocks! College of Learning is good, too.**
Riverguy • 10/07/25 06:28 PM ET
All depends on the person, more ◄
HokieDiver • 10/07/25 02:22 PM ET
PS- dont forget about the Academic Common Market...
HokieDiver • 10/07/25 03:02 PM ET
If she's not sure what she wants to do yet...
vthhhi • 10/07/25 09:12 AM ET
You could just move. That way she can go anywhere
HokieAl • 10/06/25 10:29 PM ET
If she has med school aspirations, then UVA. Yes it is a bigger school than
Spudnut • 10/06/25 09:24 PM ET
Christopher Newport is a nice smaller state school but with her credentials
Hokie1744 • 10/06/25 07:22 PM ET
She actually got some info from CNU when they visited her High School.
HokieGator • 10/06/25 07:28 PM ET
My daughter is a senior at Longwood I can pass along what I know
HokieJamie • 10/06/25 06:22 PM ET
My sons are Dukes. They're CHOICES program and move-in/welcome are superb
TomTurkey • 10/06/25 04:17 PM ET
The obvious choices are Oberlin and Columbia.
PhotoHokieNC • 10/06/25 03:57 PM ET
Is East Tennessee State on the list?
Hokie Fiji • 10/06/25 03:44 PM ET
I believe RC was mentioned earlier...lol**
EDGEMAN • 10/06/25 07:42 PM ET
Wife got her masters at ETSU. I haven't thought of it, but maybe.
HokieGator • 10/06/25 04:04 PM ET
ETSU give in state tuition to areas within certain range- we could have
bigbadbird • 10/07/25 02:48 PM ET
Out of state tuition in NC is a major consideration now
Hokie Fiji • 10/06/25 04:15 PM ET
Bridgewater is worth a look**
HokieJamie • 10/06/25 02:57 PM ET
William and Mary**
Spudnut • 10/06/25 02:56 PM ET
That ain't cheap!**
HokieGator • 10/06/25 04:06 PM ET
Cast a wide net and see what you catch
Happy Dog • 10/06/25 02:42 PM ET
Campbell Camels was going to be my (parents) second choice after VT
Burruss Writer • 10/06/25 03:15 PM ET
Any interest in law school? Campbell has that covered.**
DonHo-kieHi • 10/07/25 08:07 PM ET
Definitely worth a look
Happy Dog • 10/07/25 05:47 AM ET
Montreat? **
bigbadbird • 10/06/25 02:23 PM ET
VT has a smaller feel than JMU so skip JMU IMO. It's not just about
BG Hokie • 10/06/25 02:19 PM ET
Doesn't JMU have an interstate that divides its campus?
EDGEMAN • 10/06/25 02:34 PM ET
Liberty is somewhat similar, IMO.
MP4VT2004 • 10/06/25 08:55 PM ET
460 only divides East Campus
Happy Dog • 10/07/25 10:00 AM ET
They do seem to have a better football program...lol**
EDGEMAN • 10/07/25 05:33 AM ET
Oh no you didn’t!**
HokieGator • 10/07/25 02:28 PM ET
I always thought the interstate running thru the middle of campus was odd.**
HokieNoVA • 10/06/25 02:44 PM ET
Necessary evil in expansion. I remember when there was one lonely building
BG Hokie • 10/07/25 08:52 AM ET
Just for the college tour experience
RTFC • 10/06/25 02:11 PM ET
doesn't High Point have Razor wire around parts of it ? **
bigbadbird • 10/06/25 02:34 PM ET
Wouldn't bet my life either way...
RTFC • 10/06/25 02:45 PM ET
My daughter is in a similar situation
Hokie Chris • 10/06/25 01:56 PM ET
Is Lynchburg College christian based? **
Stork • 10/06/25 01:33 PM ET
I believe it originally was a Methodist college. But as far as I know they
Tafkam Hokie • 10/07/25 08:15 AM ET
Not sure, but we have been there for travel basketball and I was not
HokieGator • 10/06/25 02:56 PM ET
Liberty isn't small - around 17,000 on campus and lots of classes online.
UTPr0sim • 10/06/25 01:28 PM ET
I worry about Sweet Briar, didn't it close at one point. It doesn't seem
HokieGator • 10/06/25 04:03 PM ET
I'd stay away...**
hokiehunter07 • 10/07/25 10:20 AM ET
Sounds like Longwood checks most of the boxes she is looking for. I would
No Clue • 10/06/25 01:26 PM ET
Mary Washington in Fredericksburg
HokieNoVA • 10/06/25 01:19 PM ET
If you're going to Milligan anyway, stop by King on the way
JoesterVT • 10/06/25 01:18 PM ET
Yeah, she’s familiar with King. They go to a Christian youth camp there
HokieGator • 10/06/25 03:01 PM ET
Your daughter sounds like mine. She started at Emory and finished at VT.
saret • 10/06/25 01:13 PM ET
Roanoke College, Washington & Lee, VMI, Emery & Henry, Bridgewater...
EDGEMAN • 10/06/25 01:04 PM ET
Averett seems to be in money trouble
JoesterVT • 10/06/25 01:24 PM ET
No advice, but congratulations on raising a mature, intelligent daughter.**
soldcokesatLane • 10/06/25 01:01 PM ET
Thanks. I’m surprised as well. Haha**
HokieGator • 10/06/25 01:05 PM ET
Davidson outside Charlotte, isn't too far, and Univ Richmond feels
Hokebury • 10/06/25 01:00 PM ET
Wake Forest**
hoosnowahokie • 10/06/25 12:53 PM ET
Longwood
Pa342 • 10/06/25 12:48 PM ET
Wiif went there 71' and youngest daughter '2000 both graduated from there.**
LTHokie • 10/06/25 04:37 PM ET
While you are going to Milligan also check out King. Very easy sidetrack.
Spud • 10/06/25 12:47 PM ET
Elon maybe? Salem College in Winston Salem?**
RoswellGAHokie • 10/06/25 12:38 PM ET
Queelon soon**
bigbadbird • 10/06/25 02:22 PM ET
Elon is a good suggesstion.....
2hhoop3 • 10/06/25 12:49 PM ET
Yea. Little bit of turmoil going on there these days. **
Stork • 10/06/25 01:34 PM ET
Elon used to be considered a "party" school...**
Hokebury • 10/06/25 01:01 PM ET
Played them in baseball at their place in 1984. Went to a heckuva party the
Nortazhokie • 10/06/25 08:55 PM ET
My wife went to school there. That tracks.**
reestuart • 10/06/25 01:33 PM ET
That's why several guys from my HS went there...lol**
EDGEMAN • 10/06/25 01:06 PM ET
Maryville College in Maryville TN
GS VT fan • 10/07/25 10:25 AM ET