<p>A lot of good advice and possibilities here. Definitely look at your other state options. If money is a consideration, look at costs, run NPCs and make sure you pick schools that are affordable. Richmond is agreat school but if you don’t qualify for aid, and your kid doesn’t get merit money, if making that payment is a problem, it’s not a good option. The same goes for other schools that will cost you more. It’s hard to beat in state W&M for cost/amentities/quailties. Do check out the list of public LACs and costs in the Fin Aid section of this forum for some ideas. If cost is no object, then </p>