is it wrong to go a community college then transfer to University?

Question

i am planing to become an eye specialist but some people said i should straight go to university. but i want to go to community college cause they are offering 2 years free college. give me some advices pls

Answer 1

Absolutely not. Nothing wrong with it at all.

People do it for a variety of reasons, but many of those reasons are perfectly legit and med schools have no problem with it. Just get perfect grades at the JC and get very good grades at the 4 yr uni you transfer to, and the med schools will know your grades are legit. Particularly if you have a good MCAT score along with it.

Not everyone can afford all the years of a 4 yr university, especially when you add in the costs of med school. Med schools recognize this fact.

Answer 2

NO it's not wrong, people do that all the time. It makes sense because community college is so affordable compared to a university and you can get the first 2 years (which are usually the basics anyways, math, english, etc) out of the way. If someone is offering 2 years free I say GO FOR IT!

Answer 3

Absolutely nothing wrong with this approach. When I went back to school in 2003, I started at the local community college to do my core courses in which I recieved an Associate of Arts degree before transferring to the 4-year university. It is a lot cheaper, the classes are a lot smaller, and it better prepares you for the transition from high school to college. A lot of college students now start out at community colleges for these reasons. Unless those people who are telling you to go straight to a 4-year college are prepared to pay for those years that you are going to get free at the community college then you should disregard anything they have to say. Do what is best for you financially and academically. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Be very careful on one thing - some Universities will not give you credit for any, or some, classes taken at a Community College. Check on that first, write to both of them - and then - keep the letters they write to you.

Here in Virginia, my daughter (married), went to a Community College for her first 2 years working towards becoming a Physician Assistant. Then she went to a University (150 miles away) within the state of Virginia for her final 2 years (marriage stayed together). All of her classes transferred from the Community College to the University because those 2 had agreed, in advance, and in writing.

Some people just do not work out in college or an university. (I'm 54, parent of 2.) The nice thing about Community College, is it is usualy a lot cheaper than going off to an University. And in most cases, since a Community College is near your home, you probably can continue to stay with your parents.

In Virginia, its cost about $4,500 per semester at a University. If your parents are going to help pay for that, that is $9,000 per year AFTER Taxes. This means, your parents have to take about $15,000 of their income each year to help pay your tuition and fees.

Another pointer, I have seen a lot of people go to a college/university cause they want to do "x" - but they have no experience in doing "x". So they are going after a dream. In my case, I went to be an architect but minored in computer science. When I got out, I found I really hated being an architect and could make 25% more money designing computer applications. So I switched.

I would strongly suggest, if there are any "eye specialists" in your area, that you contact them (in writing), tell them of your plans, and ask if they have any suggestions. Most would be flatterred to hear from you. You might be able to get them to agree to let you come into their office and tag around for a couple of days, to see what they really do. (Sometimes college/university instructors have a "unreal" definition of the world.)

Answer 5

I think it is a very wise decision to go to community college first. You'll save thousands of dollars, have a reduced work load and still get to graduate from a university with the same degree as everyone else.

However, first check into the universities you want to attend for your specialties and ask for a meeting (face to face) with a counselor there. Then ask the counselor if your time at a community college will affect your chances for admissions. Unless you are planning to go to some ultra prestigious school, I don't think it should hurt your chances at all, but you want to be sure first.

Answer 6

Check to be sure its a good school--likely; most community colleges are quite good.

Its a good choice--IF you take advantage of the opportunities you'll have. I speak from experience--because that's the same route I toook. Ultimately, what you get out of it will depend on you. If you do a mediocre job as astudent, it won't matter where you go. And if you do a top-notch job, it will open doors for you all over the place. (I now am a grad student at a top university; a frend of mine when I was in community college got a full scholarship to Stanford--and graduated with honors).

So--if its a good school and they are going to let you go for free--its a good choice--if you make it a good choice. Goodluck. :)

Answer 7

Of course not. That's an excellent way to save money on your education. Your degree says where you graduated from, not where you started.

Just be sure that your credits will all transfer. The idea is to get your basic requirements out of the way at the CC, then transfer to finish your degree. You need to check with the university you want to go to about their policies for accepting the credits.

You do miss out on some of the social interaction at college, but if you are goal-oriented you're probably not to worried about missing out on the chance to be a drunken frat boy.

Answer 8

Definantly go to the community college first if you can do it for free (even if you have to pay, it's ALOT less $$). After that, you'll transfer, and still get the same degree from the University that everyone else gets, minus the extra two years of tuition.

Answer 9

That is not wrong at all. That is a perfectly acceptable way to earn a four year degree. It's ideally suited for someone who can not immediately afford to go to a four year school or is not yet academically prepared. The bottom line is that you earn a degree from the four year school you attended for two years. Nobody cares where you attended the first two years.

You had better study hard and get good grades during the first two years if you want to get accepted for transfer into a four year program.

Answer 10

Of course it's not wrong. Community colleges offer a stepping stone into getting into a 4 year school. Whether it's because you are on a budget (Jr college is cheaper), or because you aren't ready to leave home, going to a junior college is perfectly acceptable. Don't let anyone tell you different!!