text: what college should i go to, the college of william and mary in virginia or pomona college in southern ca? i am from southern california, and would kind of like to get out of town.  but pomona does have better academics.  but i am also looking for the school with good name recognition.  so any advice you could give that would give me any guidence would be greatly apreciated. by the way don't be one of those jerks that says something along the lines of you should make the decision for yourself or some other self riches bull. dear young brit, academically william and mary is a famous well known school.  pomona college, please when you go for a job interview with a fortune 500 company they will say "where"! besides college is a utopia and an invaluable growing experience away from home.  i truly believe every kid should experience college for the fact that it is the first step to leaving the nest.  trust me, your parents will be so proud of you.  oh yes, and you will hear "it's so far away" that's the point kid.  being away from mom and dad with tons of other college kids is the beginning of your fun adult life.  any one who went to college will tell you it is the best time of your life.