I really hope some of you here can offer me advice. I'm not sure what I should do. Every person's situation is unique. But focusing on pure academics is it bad to go to a CC and then transfer to a 4 year university? Is it harder if a CC is attended? Will I save money? Or will going to a CC first hurt my chances of going to a 4 year college?

 

I am just really confused and I have to make a decision soon. I mean I have a 3.7 GPA and got accepted into 5, 4-year universities, but i'm not sure i should move away right now. and i don't think i will be able to afford a 4-year especially with the U.S economy.

 

So please any suggestions would help and personal experiences would be a whole lot better!?

I went to Community College for 3 years and it cost me about $600 a year. I was then accepted into UCLA, UCSB, UCSD, Cal State Long Beach, and Cal State Chico. I chose UCLA and just graduated in June 2008. UCLA was $25,000 a year..so yeah I saved money. I had a 3.7 GPA in high school, but never would have been accepted to UCLA right out of high school. I wasn't ready to leave home either, so thats why CC was a good fit for me.

Based on academics, I wouldn't think it matters too much what you do; it's all about what you personally want to do. However, for some specific majors, it may be more convenient to do one than the other.

That's exactly what I did. I dual enrolled at a CC for a couple years before moving off to the university I'm at now. I think its a very good plan because it helps you get adjusted to the feel of college courses without having to dive in all the way. Plus they're usually a lot cheaper, and you don't have to as many courses in a semester as a regular college would require.

 

If you're unsure about moving away, there's absolutely no harm in attending a CC for a few semesters. A lot depends on your personal and financial situation, but its not at all a bad idea.

hmm..so far this is great advice. thanks guys :hug:..yeah i really want to go to UCLA, but i wasn't accepted. i was accepted to UCR,UCSB,UCI, CSULB, and SDSU..but i think i will be going to CC. i think for me it's a bit of everything. i'm not sure i'm ready to move out and like i said i really want to go to UCLA

Moving out isn't really as big of a deal as you think (cause you can always visit your parents and you'll love spending time with your roommates). But I agree with the others, there's nothing wrong with going to a community college. Just make sure you get kickass grades while you're there and you'll save a TON of money! Oh and once you transfer to a 4-year uni, join a lot of clubs. It'll look good on your resume and you'll meet some great people that way.

oh yeah maybe i should have phrased that better..there are other personal reasons why moving out would be hard for other ppl. not me..i know i could make it on my own