<p>SeattleTW, your remarks are inflamatory and extremely insulting to the many people who work hard for their grades at CCs! It also paints ALL CCs with the same poor brush and is grossly unfair to the many who teach and learn there.</p>
<p>We know instructors who teach at BOTH the CC and flagship U – SAME courses & material but much smaller number of students in the CC. This allows them to get to know each student much better and provide individualized attention. I know many students who CHOOSE to take courses at CC and a few at flagship U. When they graduate, all that shows is that they graduated at flagship U.</p>
<p>Another bonus is that there tend to be a lot more CCs, which are conveniently located and allow students to commute easily, some of whom are working part or full time as well. The various ages of students add breath and depth to the classes. Another added bonus is that CCs often offer courses leading to specific certifications and programs, including the culinary arts (at the nearby CC, it leads to FABULOUS food).</p>
<p>I do know kids who transferred into USC. I do not have personal knowledge of whom gets preference into their transfer list but am sure you could call and ask them if you’re curious.</p>