Community College

ucbalumnus
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:36:29 +0000

Your stats seem like they would get you into a mid-level four year state university. You did not include such schools in your safety list? A school is only a safety if you will definitely get in and will definitely be able to afford attending.

Community college can be a good option for many students:

a. Undecided students can have more time to explore and experiment without being on the two year must choose your major clock.

b. Students who need to attend part time to work will find that easier at community college.

c. A good record in community college can allow transfer as a junior to a more selective four year university than one could get into as a freshman based on high school record.

d. State universities, including flagships, tend to have well defined articulation agreements listing which courses to take at community college to transfer into the desired major at the four year state universities.

e. Usually less expensive than a four year university.

There are some disadvantages:

f. An advanced student will not be able to take junior level courses early.

g. Some community colleges are overfull, which can make getting into courses very difficult.

h. Some majors may require courses not available at community colleges, so transferring students need to “catch up” after transfer.