I’d say you’re both right, and it’s really a case of “it depends.” Like the OP, I’m in VA. My local CC is NOT amazing. The course selections are very limited, and teaching can be iffy. I took an Econ class a few years ago. I liked the teacher and enjoyed the experience, but it was NOT rigorous in the slightest. I had an over a 100 average with no effort. I would not recommend a top student attend our local CC after HS if they could at all help it. However, other parts of the state (NOVA, probably some in the Richmond area, Charlottesville maybe) are probably fine. I’d assume the OP would know best what the local CC atmosphere is like.
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