I am a running start student and i will have 30 college cr. by the end of this qu. Im only doing RS this yr.(junior) I want to go to the UW Seattle and get into the Psychology prgram there to get my Bachelors. Do you think that i shoud do CC after i graduate for a yr to get more cr, or do you think that i should just go to the UW..if i can get in.
2007-04-25 08:09:55 · 12 answers · asked by Duckie 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you feel comfortable going directly to university, then I say go for it. For practical experience though, you may wish to do a post-graduate certificate at college, once you've gotten your bachelor's degree.
I'm speaking from experience, as I graduated from university in 2005, and could not find a job with just my bachelor's degree. I applied for a one year post-graduate certificate at a local college, and I have been working full time ever since obtaining my human resources certification in December 2006. Many more people I know have done the same thing.
Good luck, and good studies, which ever way you choose!
2007-04-25 08:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Kristina B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say, from a purely economic standpoint, to get as many credits as you can from a Community College before entering UW Seattle. I took some CC classes as part of my 4 year degree, and I think the CC classes were higher quality. I wish you the best of luck.
2007-04-25 15:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Proverbs 31 Woman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go to UW it is too much of a hassle to have to transfer credit and then find out the university doesnt accept some of them etc... trust my it is just much easier not to go to CC
2007-04-25 15:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by J~Lowe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to university if that's what you ultimately want to do. Hopping between schools and transfering credits around is a pain; sometimes your credits don't count the way you'd like them to for your degree requirements. Universities are designed to take students straight out of high school. Don't worry about it.
2007-04-25 15:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by Ambivalence 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think both plans can work for you. Some things to consider: expenses, are you ready to live in a dorm?, what work opportunities are available. In my case, I went to the local college and then transferred to the university. My son went directly to the university, flunked out and went back to his mother's for a year before returning to the big school to graduate. One has to have the determination and discipline to work and study hard and avoid the parties.
2007-04-25 15:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoot for the top. Apply for UW, definetely. Experiencing dorm life is way more exciting than being stuck at a community college. Besides, it would be more of a challenge and stretch for you.
2007-04-25 15:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by piano18 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Might as well start off with the university. You might be a little bored or unchallenged by the community college experience. If you already know what major you want, then take the giant leap.
2007-04-25 15:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by Patti C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, Community college is the way to go.. I was going to go to a Univ. but it saves so much money not doing so. Also, you can always transfer. Make sure you go to a community college that has transferable credits into the college of your choice. Double check to make sure the credits you already have to see if they transfer as well. SAVE MONEY
2007-04-25 15:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by Unknown Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to say it depends on how ready you are. But you seem plenty ready, so you should go to UW.
2007-04-25 15:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by mistalina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to do is to go to a community college, to get your associate degree and then go to a university to get your bachelors degree.
2007-04-25 15:14:40 · answer #10 · answered by aznchick2472000 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋