I received diplomas from high school, college, and two separate doctorate level programs, all operating on 10 week/one week of finals quarter systems. I’m a huge, huge fan of quarter system and agree with posts above.
In addition, my experience was that one prof might give a test in both weeks 4 and 7 (and then final), whereas other profs in same quarter might only give midterm in week 5/6, then final, so it seems as if you’re always studying for some prof’s test in any one particular quarter. As it’s been awhile I don’t remember quizzes being any big deal or for that matter any deal. D’s time management skills will be put to test but if she stays on top of material, she can do well and still have plenty of time to have a full college experience. Consider minimum full time schedule first quarter to let D get comfortable with pace. Minimum full time schedule to me in quarter system meant three 4 unit courses. If D was to consider more (eg four 4 unit courses), consider taking one P/F.