I am 17 and I do not feel ready to go to one of my choices of college and I feel I need to do some more preparing. I have 2 D's on my transcript, my grades aren't perfect, they aren't bad but the colleges I want to go to are very competitive. But I have great SAT scores. Anyway, my parents are always questioning why I won't go straight to UCLA, NYU or USC but those are competitive schools. I've applied but I highly doubt I will get in. My parents don't even know my grades and haven't been paying attention to my progress in school ever since I got in high school. I feel that transferring from Santa Monica is right for me but they keep trying to convince me to do otherwise, none of them attended college. Only my brother and he's a little more supportive. But everytime I ask them why are they so against me doing that and they never have an answer. My teacher also told me it's good to transfer because a lot of freshman in college aren't even ready for it. I just feel it's right for me.
2007-01-14 09:21:54 · 8 answers · asked by uglyvanity 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
No, it is definitely not bad transfering from a community college to a 4 year university. Your high school teacher is right on the advice. As long as you work closely with the transfer department and get at least a C in the course, a person could have half the major's requirements done in two years. The transfer advisor would know which courses would hit the major degree requirements and which would fall as electives. In the long run, it can save you money in student loans if it is a part of the financial aid package since community colleges are cheaper to attend. I have included some articles and web pages on the topic for more information on how to handle it.
2007-01-14 09:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by dawncs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Transferring from a Community College is actually a great advantage! Why? Because you have a chance to experiment with other freshmen and sophomores about their majors and interests in careers. Most transfer students have a better view of their future and what they want to pursue for a career because you obtain a lot of support from a Community College. You can acquire more information about Cal State's, UC's, and other Private Colleges which will definitely give you a more clearer idea of where you want to go. Besides if your grades enhance in College, Universities will see this good aspect on your part, and are more likely to accept you. Santa Monica College is a good college, and so is Pasadena City College, and East Los Angeles College. You take the choice, but do not please others and take actions that go against your will. Good Luck!
2007-01-14 09:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by snrz 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your teacher is right. With Ds on your high school transcript, it'll be hard for you to get into a good college. If you go to community college for a year or two, colleges will look at you as a transfer, and that won't ask for high school grades. Use your time at community college to gain more experience.
So many people transfer into regular 4 year schools from community colleges.
Do what you feel is the right choice for you because you'll the one who'll have to live with the decision.
2007-01-14 13:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by Lea 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are choosing the path that is best for you. It's not uncommon for some students to want to dive in a bit more gradually and see how they handle the change. Meet with an advisor to pick classes that will transfer, creating your own transfer plan. I also suggest meeting with someone from the schools you hope to transfer to make sure you are making the right choices. In some cases, it's a good idea to complete the 2yr. (which is always accepted) degree and transfer after.
I am 39 and attend a CC that offers the same classes (including honors level) that the local 4yr institution has. I like the smaller sizes, diversity, and especially how much I am saving in tuition! Coworkers attending the U complain of less accessibility to professors and how difficult it is to get help in a subject. I think that my experiences in a CC have really helped me to succeed.
Good luck.
2007-01-14 09:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No alot of people go to community college reasons vary some may include getting their grades up or just not being ready to go off to school. It is what I plan on doing just so I can save my parents money. I think it is a great idea
2007-01-14 09:28:47 · answer #5 · answered by Fall Down Again 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Junior colleges are actually a very smart idea! Its silly the way people look down on them. The truth of the matter is they are cheaper and actually get you prepared for a university. Studies show students who transfer from a junior college are overall better college students. Hope this helps and Good luck!! :)
2007-01-14 09:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by anonymous_alwyz 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go to community college first. Prove that you can improve your grades and do well in school. You can also figure out exactly what you want to do by going to community college and of course save money. Just make sure all of your credits will transfer.
2007-01-14 09:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by jjc92787 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its a good path for many people, i think you are going the right way
2007-01-14 09:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋