Pls Help JUnior college question?

Question

From what i understand Junior College are a cheaper way to get into UC but what are some cons of it. I mean if Junior College allowed u to get into a UC more easier than a freshmen and is cheaper why isnt everyone doing that instaed?

Answer 1

"re: why isn't everyone doing that instead?"

1. For some, money is not an issue so they can skip having to go through the transition from junior college to UC

2. For some, they were able to get into UC without going to junior college.

3. For some, it's kind of an ego/perception thing...it can make some people feel better about themselves to be able to say they're going to the 4 year school rather than the junior college. Also, if you spend 4 years at the school, you probably have a better chance of developing lasting relationships.

4. In some cases (probably relatively few in the case of general ed credits) the classes might be of lesser quality at the junior college

Personally, I went to junior college before transferring to the 4 year school I graduated. I did it mainly for financial reasons. I am glad I made that decision and I ended up with a LOT less student loan debt than many of my friends who went all 4 years. I personally don't regret it at all and didn't' feel like I missed out on anything. That's just my experience...

Answer 2

I just recently graduated from a Junior College. It is cheaper easier to get into a university. I am currently going back to school to start my Bachlor's. Every Junior College has it's own 'cons'. It just depends on what you are looking for. Check out your local Junior College, talk to a counsler, ask questions. The more you know, the easier it is to decide what you want to do.

Answer 3

It's not a con to go to a JC, it's just cheaper and easier. People aren't doing it because they might think it is "better" not to transfer (which it isn't, you will still have the name of the UC you go to on your diploma, not the JC) and because they might want to get the "true" college experience of living on campus for 4 years, moving away, etc.

Good luck!

Answer 4

People don't do it b/c it's a risk. Yes, it's easier, but it's easy to get sidetracked on not get the perfect grades to transfer into the top school you want. You do lose 2 years, and that's when you have the most time to screw around and enjoy college life.

For me, I could have gone to JC and transferred to Berkeley. I'm fairly confident I could have done it. However, the risk of me getting lazy b/c of the people I'd be around was real enough that I decided not to risk it. I went to another UC instead.

I always planned on going to law school. So, grades were most important. I enjoyed my time in college, and still got the grades to get into law school. In fact, one of my best friends in high school went to Berkeley, and we still ended up going to the same law school. Another girl from my high school went to Pomona and ended up at the same law school. In the end, I got 2 years at a 4 year University in which to make friends and enjoy college instead of living at home and going to a local JC (which I would have hated beyond anything).

Sure I really missed my friends b/c nearly all were in Berkeley, but I still had time to go up and visit while enjoying the friends I had down at the UC I was in.

I had another high school friend who did go the JC route and did transfer to Berkeley. Had his fun for 2 years, but now he's back home and not doing too much. He had fun, but didn't really stand out there cuz it's so competitive. I didn't have as much fun, but got the balance of fun and isolation needed to basically become king of the hill at my UC, giving me the extra currics and grades to make up for the fact that my UC wasn't as recognized as Berkeley.

Answer 5

many people view junior colleges as sub-par when it comes to higher education. while this might be true of some j.c.s, it does not apply to all of them (just as not all universities are considered top-notch). often people aren't aware of the benefits of attending a j.c. prior to entering university. among these are (typically) smaller class sizes, less competitive students (in the sense of not having your experiments sabotaged in order to skew the grading curves, for example), and of course $$$$$. speak to a counselor at your junior college (or pick up one of the college guidebooks). many j.c.s have guaranteed admissions agreements with the uc system.