OP: admittedly, this might not be what you and your son are looking for, but seems interesting, so just thought I would mention. On this thread, @bloomfield88 mentioned a program whereby you spend two years at a JC with a guaranteed entry to certain top Virginia schools, provided a GPA threshold is met (may be some other requirements). For Reasonably Bright HS students that would like a 'Second Chance' - #6 by ucbalumnus).