Is community college really that bad
I'm about to start my second year of community college and here's the thing about it - you have to really be dedicated and focus because it is very easy to become distracted and drop out. A CC isn't necessarily bad, by all means it's good because it is cheaper and the classes are easier...but it does not have the atmosphere of a university and therefore it can be harder to stay motivated and remain there. I know what you mean about everyone saying it's for dumb students and for ones who couldn't afford universities and I admit it sucks and it does put me down but try not to think about it too much. You'll have the last laugh once you're out of there, knowing you saved tons of money, and it's not like you won't be at a university eventually. You'll learn to appreciate it and it's better in a way because you got to experience both types of colleges. You have to check with the university you plan to transfer to to make sure all of the classes you're taking at a CC will transfer. Some will, some won't...so you have to keep close contact with an advisor so you can be sure you aren't wasting time and money. I think you do have to stay 2 years to get an Associate's but if you plan to transfer for a bachelors you just transfer and don't necessarily HAVE to wait to finish your Associates. My main advice is this: Stay motivated, get involved, and don't fall behind! It is very easy to fall behind because college is so flexible...especially if you're at a community college...that you'll keep putting things off. Don't worry...time goes by so fast that you'll be out of there before you know it! It's not so bad once you're in and you're getting your classes out of the way.
Is community college bad?
Community Colleges are an excellent way to transition from high school to college. They offer two-year Associate Degrees not four-year Bachelors, so some people think that they aren't as classy but they miss the point. Community college fill a real need in so many communities. They are cheaper, so a LOT of money in tuition can be saved by taking core classes at CC and then transferring the credits to a four-year college for the Bachelors. They are convenient, so a new student can live at home and commute which is still cheaper than room and board away. If a student also has a full-time job, it can be easier to take a night class at a CC. They also can offer certificates in certain areas that can help with a job promotion. Not as many credits as an Associates, but still very helpful in a career. CC's to offer good student life activities with clubs, student government, sports, and other activities as in a four-year school. Be proud of your school. They are may be running up a huge student loan debt and you are not. Smile and say you are happy at your school, and don't worry about them. You made a smart choice!
Is it bad to go to community college?
I usually am a A+ student but during my first two years of highschool, i wasn't doing so well because there was a alot of family problems going on and i kind of stuck in the middle of it. Now that im a junior im trying my best to bring up my gpa which is around 2.5 but i doubt i'll be able to do it. My dad keeps scolding me because i think he also realizes that i'll be going a CC but i don't have a problem with it. He wants me to go to a university and so i do but i don't think i can with these grades lol. I know you can transfer to a UNI after CC and plus a CC gives me time to have a better gpa right? Is there anything different with a CC and UNI, and is it really that bad to say that your going to a CC instead of UNI? Sorry for the long question
Is attending a community college bad?
It depends on what your plans are now. Are youUndecided? Yes, Community college is beneficial to you. You don't pay the outrageous costs of a four year school whenever you still don't know what you want. STEM major? No, Community college is probably not your best option. Classes that are required in your first semester at a four year school might not be available until your sophomore year, and by then you will have wasted a year. STEM degrees have very little "basics" compared to others. Teaching? Yes, Community College will most likely get you your first two years done easily and cheaply. Some even offer a 2+2 program through a 4 year school where you can take your junior and senior level classes at the same place you got your basics. Etc? I'm not totally sure about other degrees. Whatever degree you want, check the requirements for your four year degree. Most schools have the same required courses so you don't need to do too much research. If you can get half of the credits through a community college, then you might as well go. As for quality of education, imagine if four year colleges focused just on education and not sports, Greek life, clubs, etc... That is a two year school. No frills about it. It's a more personalized education due to smaller classes and a greater emphasis put on learning rather than "socializing." What I know is from personal experience. I did not know what I wanted to major in and going to a CC helped me decide. I chose STEM and now I'm behind by a year, but I would be in the same position if I went to a four year school, just a few thousand dollars more in debt.
Why does community college suck so bad?
I honestly don't know what the protocols would be in regards to graduates of foreign high schools and GEDs. It seems odd to me that universities would require an American HS diploma for entry; after all, most of the foreign undergraduate students at any U.S. college obviously don't have one! You might have another run at the admissions officers about that. Surely there must be entrance exams or something that could supersede the address on your diploma. The community college I attended as well as all of the others I've heard of administer assessment tests to all entering students in reading, writing, and math in order to determine current skill levels so they'd know which classes to start you in. Even most universities assess new entries, as a lot of students need remedial classes, either because they didn't learn the necessary coursework in high school, or because they've been out of school for so long that they've forgotten some of the basics. Perhaps you could inquire about such tests so that you can go on to more challenging coursework without wading through what is to you baby stuff. If assessment tests won't help you move along quickly, consider self-paced or Independent Study classes, which you can zip through and be done with. Community colleges cater to a wide range of students, some of whom are more motivated than others. Some are people who enter with very few academic skills and need remedial help, some are learning trades, some are taking freshman and sophomore classes more cheaply or nearer home but plan to transfer to a university, and some already have bachelors degrees and work experience but wish to add certain skill sets, such as paralegal certification or archaeological fieldwork certification. One year, for example, I helped to tutor an 80-year-old man who'd never been to school at all who was learning to read beginning with the alphabet. The next year I tutored a Chinese visiting physics professor from a nearby university who needed to improve his English. My community college experience was a very good one; I'm sorry yours isn't.
Is graduating from a Community College bad?
Doing the first two years of college at a community college is fine unless your ultimate goal is medical school or another professional school in the health sciences, excluding nursing. If you complete two years of community college with sufficiently high grades in sixty units of transferable classes, you can transfer to a university with the status of a third-year student. Graduating from community college with an associate degree is the first step on the path toward graduating from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Except in vocational subjects in which the associate degree is the highest degree awarded, a bachelor's degree is always preferable to an associate degree.
Can you get into a Community College with a GPA of 1.4?
Community colleges will not ask for your high school transcript and will not even accept it. You simply apply within the deadline and you're in (18 and older). No other credentials needed other than perhaps proving state residency requirements so you pay lower tuition. You can transfer to a 4-year after you complete a minimum level of coursework at a CC. This is usually about 1.5 years at least, although most students do 2 years of full time course work. Again, during your transfer you do not need to submit high school transcripts. The basis here is that you've proven your educational ability through the CC system maintaining a minimum transfer level GPA. That is how the system is set up -- it's not a loophole, it's just the way it works. A lot of people screw up in high school, it's very common and practically labeled "the American way" these days so don't feel bad. You are on the right track to redeem yourself. Put all the previous nonsense behind you and start fresh. Good luck!
Can I transfer community college credits to another community college in a different state, or should I wait?
Yes you can transfer the credits from the Community College that you are currently attending to any other community colleges, Universities that you want to get transferred , either in state or out of state . But the courses that you have transferred to new Community College/ University may and may not be used for completing your degree. So it’s always better to plan ahead the choice of the courses you are currently taking and it’s use in your degree plan because some of the courses that you are currently taking may be transferred to new college but may not be used in your degree plan.So it’s far better to complete all the general courses while attending the Community College and plan ahead about the university and major you will be choosing. Since, your ultimate goal is to complete the undergrad from University .