should i go to a community college first?

Question

i know its a little in the future(im a junior) but i am not sure wheither i should go to a community college first and then transfer into a great university or go straight to a universitity. i think that since ive worked this hard in school i should go straight to a university but ive heard its smarter to go to a communtity but if i do then i would feel like i wasted alot of time taking honors (and AP classes soon) when i could have just taken all regular and still gotten into the JC. what should i do?

Answer 1

While there will always be some snobs who say otherwise, college credit is college credit, regardless of where you got it. A class at your local community college gives the same credit as a course from Harvard--and what you learn in your courses has a lot more to do with what you put into them than where you take them.

What IS different is the atmosphere of the different types of college. Community colleges cater to non-traditional students. The top students at community colleges tend to be older adults. They have a strong motivation to excel, because they are usually hoping to qualify for a change of careers. Students of traditional college age at community colleges often aren't academically inclined and don't take their classes as seriously as those at four-year institutions.

One thing you might consider is taking community college courses while you're still in high school. In some states you can do this for free (your high school pays for the college credit). Even if you have to pay, it's better than AP options, because you receive the credit based on your work in the class, not on the basis of a single test. By taking a couple of night courses, you will get the idea of what college is like, and regardless of where you decide to go, you'll have a leg up on other students by having a few hours of credit under your belt.

Answer 2

Well, the Honors classes are only a waste if you don't get anything out of them. And AP classes can count as or towards college credit at either type of institution. If money is a serious issue, definitely save some by taking your core classes at a community college and then transferring. Also, if you've got no idea where you want to go to school or in what field you want to study, start out at the community college so you have more time to decide. That's about all the advice I can give. Good luck.

Answer 3

Why not try enrolling at Islamic School? So you will know why community college is tolerant of all religions. Though the word Catholic means Universal as taken from the Greek word Katolos, it does not really practice what the title stands for. They are definitely a single dogmatic religious organization formed to discredit even other religions that believe in their common Christ. Like Hamburger Chains, Mcdonald will never sell King Burgers product nor Carl's Junior even if they are the same beef or turkey. You are in college now so you must think like a college student.

Answer 4

It really depends on your grades and the grades that your dream school expects. If it is a tough school to get into as a freshman, sometimes, if you properly prepare with activities and grades in community college, it is worth it. If you will rely on a lot of student loans to finance your college education, a community college will lessen the amount you will owe when you come out if the school is expensive. Besides, it is always a good idea to apply to both your dream colleges and also the community college. Depending on the financial aid, go with what works to your advantage with the least amount of loans and financial aid that you do not have to pay back and especially if you want to go to graduate school. However, if you go to the community college, work with a transfer advisor from the start so more credits transfer and work towards your college major because it will mean less credits at the school where you transfer. Good luck with whatever you chose during your senior year!

Answer 5

Community College VS University

Same transferrable credits, less money. Invest any monies you may have spent on university tuition into a special account if money is not an issue right now. If you don't like community college you can always just transfer out. Bottom line is you will still end up going to and graduating from a university either way.

Answer 6

I've heard that going to a community college before a four year university makes for a better transition into a four year university. But it all depends on what you really want to do. Go to a community college for two years and the a four year college. Your choice though

Answer 7

Monetarily, CC is the way to go. That was it is possible for you to still live at home, have a job, ect.

A university would look better on a resume however.

I ended up going to a university due to the fact that I wanted the 'status' and 'pride' to say "After graduation Im going (insert college here)".

Answer 8

im a junior too it depends if you don have like all the right classes done then a communit college is okay but it can also be cheaper to go to a state college apply to both and if you dont get into a university youve got a back up plan

Answer 9

Community college is a great way to ease yourself into college life. Many times the classes are smaller and you get more time and help from the professor.

Answer 10

Go straight to a real university.
That way, if it's too hard, you can always go to a community college and keep your highschool credits.
Anyways, if you're in honors, and AP classes, you're way to smart for JC.
(sorry if that offends anyone).