If I didn't take "College Prep" classes in High school? Can I go to community college and then try to apply to a university? I live in Bakersfield, California.
2007-02-06 14:24:37 · 6 answers · asked by Frankie 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Community Colleges are definitely the way to go! You save loads of money compared to the typical University, the teacher to student ratio is usually lower too. (Which means you will get more 1 on 1 instruction.) The CC where I live didn't require any college prep in High School or SAT/ACT scores. They just had me come in when I enrolled and take an entrance test for Math reading, and English. That is how they find out what skill level of a class to put you in... Sometimes you need to take "developmental" classes to help increase your skills before they throw you in the college level coursework. (I needed this for math! I am glad that they did it, I understand algebra much better than I did in High School!)
Once you get done with 2 years of Comm. College, you can transfer to a University and work towards your BA or BS. Most of your credits should transfer, but make sure you talk to a transfer counselor BEFORE and DURING your schooling at the community college to make sure that you are taking the right classes for the University that you plan to transfer to.
I wish you the best of luck!
2007-02-06 14:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by Monica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is exactly what I did. I live in Austin, Texas and went to Austin Community College for 2 years after high school and then got a transfer to the University of Texas at Austin as an Architectural Engineer. I am now graduating in May and applying to several PhD programs for Structural Engineering one of which I have already been accepted to. I did not take a single "college prep" course or AP class (advanced placement) in high school. I don't know if the rules are different in California, but all you need is something around 24 hours (2 semesters) to transfer, and the best part is that they don't even look at your grades from high school. Good Luck!!!
2007-02-06 14:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can and usually it is easier to tranfer in to a good school than go there from highschool. I work at a community college and for your first college experience, the small community college classes are nice. Professors are much easier to talk to and there is a lot of help offered from tutoring, to basic skills, and increasing your writing skills. If you go to this website http://www.cccco.edu/find/find.htm you can find a college near you. The community colleges have counselors that cna help you plan your classes and they usually have more variety in majors so you can take your time and find something you like!
2007-02-06 14:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Turtle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a good plan.
In most states, completing an AA degree guarantees acceptance into state Universities as 3rd year student. (basically bypasses all the general education courses)
What you should do is to set up an appointment with a counselor at the community college and discuss your plans with them.
2007-02-06 14:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're absolutely correct on that. Go to a CC and then transfer after a few semesters or even stay and get your AA or AS two year degree. You'll find the support you need to succeed and the tuition for these general ed courses is so much more reasonable than most 4year schools!
2007-02-06 14:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly the deal to do. Take the tests that place your education level take what they call leveling or remedial courses and get thje correct study habits then take your Asociates degree at a comunity college. Once you have this go for your dream!
2007-02-06 14:34:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋