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<p>Hmmm, I do notice a fairly strong disdain for community colleges on these forums. Is California unusual in having community colleges where a student seeking a bachelor’s degree can actually take courses that will prepare him/her to succeed at a four year school (including the flagship-level schools) after transferring? Of course, the community colleges also offer courses for non-transfer-bound students studying toward terminal associates degrees, certificates, or just personal interest subjects.</p>
<p>But, given that community colleges do produce transfer students who succeed at the flagship level state universities and go on to PhD study at top universities in their majors, is it fair to characterize them as schools for only low achievers, rather than as a potential stepping stone for students who did poorly in high school but become more committed and studious afterward in order to achieve upgraded aspirations?</p>