What are the pros and cons of entering into a community college transfer program instead of a University?

Question

College transfer program for two years...then transfering to a University. What are the pros and cons?

Answer 1

Pro: class sizes are smaller, teachers ACTUALLY know how to teach, most teachers want u to learn (I had prof. in 4 year that flat out said he doesn't care if we learn or not..he still gets paid)., MUCH cheaper, resources are easier to use..smaller library, not as many people wanting to use labs, etc.

Cons: it's a pain to transfer..u have to pay for a transcript to the 4 year.. Some classes will NOT transfer or count at the new school.. if u make a D, it will not transfer..

Answer 2

The university I went to gave full scholarships to transfer students from community college with 3.8 and above GPAs. It's easy to make that at community college.

They also gave scholarships for people who were in Phi Theta Kappa, which was only at the local community college. I didn't get that because I transferred from a state university.

Ultimately the pros are you save a lot of money because community college is cheap. You can get your general education out of the way practically with the change from your couch cushion and the classes are pretty easy. It is especially advantageous if you are undecided on a major but know you want to do something. You can get your general education out of the way while you think about what you want to eventually study. You may even get an associates degree with little effort, which can help you find a decent job while you finish your education.

There are no cons really, except that you may lose a few credits in the transfer process. If you have an idea of where you want to go after community college you can always contact the 4 year university to check which transfer credits they will accept for whatever program it is you are interested in.

Answer 3

The pros are it's easier to get in, much more affordable, and you can work at your own pace - full time, part time, take courses outside your major, etc. Plus, in California, the #1 priority for transferring into a CSU or UC is a Community College transfer! You can even get a written contract that guarantees you a spot at your preferred CSU or UC in the major you want!!!

The cons are that statistically, you'll take longer to complete those frist 2 years at a community college than you will if you go directly to a 4 year school. Most students take 3 years to complete 2 at a community college. You will also have a second school to get adjusted to. For some students that's not a problem, for others it's very unsettling and takes them awhile to get into a new routine.

Regardless of where you start, your degree will have the name of the school from which you graduate, so don't worry that you'll have a "weaker" education than your peers upon graduation from that 4 year school. Good luck!

Answer 4

***PRO's- $, smaller classes, night owl students , your GPA at the community , never touches your GPA at the University. Even if your pre- Med./or MS, they don't care where the h-- your weak grades are, as long as they can't see them, which is sweet! Take all the classes you crap at,there! They'll only see a T for transfer. And (not all) but most prof.'s are cool, understand you have a life, besides the inside of their classroom. Also, great mix of older and professional students ,not that I'm knocking your under 21 crowd, but been there done that dance already! Just call me Grandma, ok I'm telling tales, I'm not that old, but that's how I feel at the University, all though it doesn't stop the 17 yr. olds from hitting on me, or the old men Professors(lol). Ahh, To each his own. *** CON's only 1 to report, sometimes community colleges, do not have the funds to pay teachers a decent salary, so they hire a handful of nuts 1/2 price! No I'm sorry F--- nuts! Spell check not working again-maybe I'll go back for Lit.(lol)never! Enjoy your time there!

Answer 5

PROS:
1) Beef up the GPA with "real" teachers at the CC...the university instructors are usually too caught up in their research

2) CC's are usually more affordable so you're getting half a degree for less...then finish it for the university price

3) Finish out those gen eds at the CC so you can concentrate on your major courses at the university


CONS:
1) all of your CC courses usually will NOT transfer to the university...how else will the university make money?

2) some universities don't accept any credits if you actually graduate from the CC...check on that before you finish

3) while at the CC you might not have access to as much financial assistance as at the university...universities tend to have more scholarships

BOTTOM LINE: you need to be in REGULAR contact with the university AND the department you intend to transfer into. That way you will be on top of the latest requirements to transfer into the program.

Hope this helps!

Answer 6

Yes! (Hoping you are not on academic probation or failed your classes in Mexico, even then you probably can still go.) Going to a community college first is a good idea. Find one you are interested in going to and contact their transfer admissions counselor. If you plan to go to a 4 year university after, make sure you work with a transfer counselor from that school too, to make sure you classes from the community college transfers, they can also help you to see if your Mexico school classes transfer. Good luck! :)

Answer 7

Freshman English 101 is the same no matter where you go, save the money go to CC.

Answer 8

The pros are a lot of dollars saved. That's what I did.