years and then into a 4 yr. college for 2 years? In other words does it matter where you get your basics done? I want to know advantage or disadvantage?
2007-11-29 13:19:23 · 13 answers · asked by Jeancommunicates 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you go to a 4 year, you don't have to worry if your credits will transfer. Also, if you just want to get basics, it's better to go to a 2 year because it is cheaper.
2007-11-29 13:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a difficult time getting into the 4 year college of your choice because of poor high school grades or test scores, then an option is to go to a community college and DO REALLY GOOD to prove to the 4 year school that you do have promise and then they might take you.
If you know where you want to go, its best to go straight to the 4 year school, unless you cannot afford it. Some people will go local and live at home and work to save for finishing up at a 4 year later.
If you don't know what you want to do OR if your career only requires 2 years of school to get an entry level job, then a community college is perfect. You get your basics and maybe start a specialty and can either find a job to get going on or find something you really like and go from there.
Usually, a HS grad will fit into one of these areas and that makes the decision a bit easier. I know many who just couldn't afford to move away from home to go to school, but were plenty smart. I also know alot that go to community college because that's all they could get into.
Good Luck! Talk with a counselor and/or teacher/adult you trust to get their opinion; it will really help your decision process.
2007-11-29 21:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by TOMMYBOY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 15 yrs old and a sophomore in High School. I personally and many people have told me this that theres really not a whole bunch of differences. Going to a university is better because the classes are larger and the expericences are more...real...
Advantages of going to comm. college for 2 years:
1. Less money (big time)
Advantages of going to a college for 4 years:
1. Real college experience.
2. Getting a job is easier.
2007-11-29 21:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by futuregator14 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Not all colleges require the same basic courses. Some let you pick and choose all the courses you take - you don't have to take math or English if you don't want to.
2) It's harder to make friends your junior year.
3) Community colleges don't offer the first two years of every major, and you can't finish every major in just two years. Especially science or math-based majors, like engineering - it's 4 years of coursework that build on each other - you can't skip steps.
2007-11-29 21:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i can tell you personally that i believe its better to do 2 and 2, i had all of my things ready to go to a 4 year university and at the last minute i changed my mind, i am now in my 2nd year and i will have my associates at the end of this year. but guess what?? a ton of people that i know who went straight to a four year school are at my 2 year collge with me trying to redo their first year and start their second one at the same time! they got too caught up in the freedom and slacked off and partied and therefore they did horribly! it saves u a ton of money to go to a 2 year school first and as long as you finish all of your basics they have to take you when u transfer, now if you only do SOME of your basics, that is when they wont take it all.i am transferring in august once i am done with all of mine. oh and also your classes are smaller and your proffessors actually care if you pass of fail,at a university the classes are so large they really dont have time to care because there are so many students!
HOPE I HELPED!!!!!!!
2007-11-29 21:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by suchaneffinrockstar! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually one begins at a community college because it's cheaper and/or he/she has some academic issues. The first two years at a 4-year college are fairly similar.
2007-11-29 21:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by DR W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it does not matter as far as what you learn; four year schools typically place graduate students to teach the pre-reqs, and they do a mediocre job. On the other hand, your transcripts will always reflect that you began at the 2 year school, and could result in exclusion from some of the elite institutions for graduate studies.
2007-11-29 21:23:16 · answer #7 · answered by themountainshaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's no difference at all. i went from a junior college and then moved away and did the whole "college experience" at a 4-year during my last two years. it made most sense to me (economically) and I got a shorter, more mature college experience. i don't regret it one bit.
However, if you are thinking of going from a community college to a private uni, they may have different requirements.
2007-11-29 21:23:35 · answer #8 · answered by Kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
community college-cheaper, plus if you're a late bloomer, community college is a big help, to catapults you to your dream school.
4Yr college- dorm life, finally get out of the old man's house, plus it costs a little fortune. Also a lot of time, it's not your first choice.
I'm going to a community college, and plan to transfer to NYU Stern school of business.
2007-11-29 21:23:59 · answer #9 · answered by HanZ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here it is laid out...
Pros of going To 4-year school straight:
1. Once your in, you in. Unless you are booted out b/c of grades or behavior.
2. Once your in and you don't decide to transfer anywhere else you don't have to worry about applications or tetsing (Until you apply to grad school)
DOWNSIDE= Expensive (Usually)
Pros of community colleges:
1. CHEAP! Save's you lots of $$$!
2. Usually tends to be easier with smaller classes.
DOWNSIDE= You probably want to transfer out and that means re doing college apps.
2007-11-29 21:29:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋