Im thinking of attending a community college for two years and then transfering to UTI a technical school to be a mechanic do you think this is a wise choice? how should i do this
2007-11-05 17:12:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes- it is a great idea. Many 4 year colleges require something called breadth requirements which include math, history, English and all of those other goodies you thought you finished in high school and the community colleges are a great place to get these done. Not only will it not cost you as much money but you will find the transition easier because of the study skills you obtain in a lower pressure environment.
However, first I would look into seeing if the school you want to transfer to requires all of those courses. Some technical programs are simply a two year program in itself. If that is the case you can skip the community college and just jump right into it. The best thing you can do is meet with a counselor at UTI who will be able to advice you to the best plan.
Good luck!
2007-11-05 17:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by Joy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had better check to make sure this makes sense. Normally, people transfer from a community college to a university, or they get their technical training at a community college. Most technical schools are for-profits, which aren't connected to community colleges in any way. You usually can go straight to a technical school, whose programs generally last no longer than a year or two. Getting some more education in addition may be a good idea, but I'm not sure you can call that transferring.
2007-11-06 01:30:09 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, make sure there is a transfer program agreement between the CC and uti. Also, most of your non mechanic tech classes should be numbered 100 (ie math 100) so no matter what, you can transfer those credits to a 4 year school.
2007-11-06 01:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by william p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a good idea to me. The comm college will be more affordable than a 4 year college. Be sure you can transfer your credits if you decide to go on to a 4 year school.
2007-11-06 01:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by Hirise bill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why bother with community college (right now) if you know u wanna be a mechanic? after UTI get ur classes evaluated froma thomas edison, = associate degree, then plan for 4yr degree..
2007-11-06 01:17:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a good way to do it. community colleges are a good way to discover what you want to actually major in. without wasting tons of money in classes you wont actually need. and the price is also way cheaper. i'm taking like 7 classes and it is only going to cost me like 450 dollars
2007-11-06 01:18:48 · answer #6 · answered by David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes good idea. CCs are WAY cheaper and you can knock off all those stupid 'must take' classes for a lot less before bloaing it all at a "real" college.
2007-11-06 01:15:49 · answer #7 · answered by windowtreatmentofdeath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's what I am going to do and I have talk to friends, family, teachers, and counselors and they say its the best thing to do.
2007-11-06 01:17:39 · answer #8 · answered by Pencils In The Wind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2007-11-06 01:15:22 · answer #9 · answered by twinspick22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋