Why You Should Consider a Community College First
Why You Should Consider a Community College First
Let’s face it. Community colleges don’t get the respect they deserve: They’re short in comparison to the tall ivy league colleges; they won’t ever make prom king or queen; and a community college will never be able to fit into its skinny jeans. So why should you still consider a community college first?
* For starters, community colleges are cheaper. Local taxpayers partly fund them, so students can get a cost-effective education, a higher paying job and contribute back into the community.
* Many community colleges have “rolling admissions.” What does that mean? That means you can be admitted and register during any semester. They even take last-minute admissions, assuming your paperwork is in order.
* Many community colleges also offer remedial courses like pre-algebra, English writing and grammar if a potential student has been out of school for a long time, or who didn’t make the honor roll in high school. Many universities and four-year public or private colleges don’t offer remedial courses.
* Didn’t take the SAT or ACT? No problem! You don’t need them to get into most community colleges. Their standards aren’t as rigorous as private or ivy-league colleges because most of them have an open-door policy. As long as you can produce a high-school diploma or GED, you’re in.
* If you’re an older student, you’ll be in good company because many older adults attend community colleges because of their flexible schedules like night and weekend classes.
* Smaller class sizes are a plus at most community colleges. Each student can get the attention that he or she deserves.
* Community colleges are convenient. Most people have them near their homes, so they are easy to get to
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