Commonwealth College - difficulty, benefits, etc?

<p>I was accepted into Commonwealth College. How hard is it to maintain a fairly high gpa (3.8+)? Are there any huge benefits to being in Com Col? Is it well regarded in the New England Area for the sciences?</p>

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