Transferring to a four-year university from a community college will not only save money, but it can provide a better chance of completing all the general courses for a degree before entering the even more competitive market students are facing at four year institutions.
The large price difference from a community college to a four-year university level shouldn’t be the only incentive to take general education courses away from universities.
The recent budget cuts on education, especially in the state of California, has caused a variety of issues including making class sizes larger to cutting the amount of classes offered down completely.
Local four-year institutions, such as those in the Cal State system, are now impacted.
To be impacted means that either a major or a campus has more qualified students than capacity can permit, meaning qualified students will start being turned away from admission and courses that they need to obtain a degree.
While these cuts have also been made at the community college level, the less expensive and larger community college system enables more students to participate in their required classes without too many obstacles to overcome.
Moving on to a community college after high school can also be the correct stepping stone for those not mature enough to move away from home and enter the large university setting.
Community college arguably feels like high school with less rules and more students, and this may be what some people need to be comfortable moving forward with their education.
In regard to feeling that a transfer from a community college may cause those overlooking applications at four-year universities to turn their noses up and issue denials, times are changing.
When families had more money to spend and expressed no issues with their children completing general education courses at university tuition prices, community colleges may have received less respect when being seen on a transcript.
Now as these local colleges are both gaining respect and more intelligent students who look to succeed and transfer to universities, students have the ability to be proud of the school they are transferring away from.
The pressures students face at a four-year university are drastically larger than those of a community college.
Larger drop out rates are present for freshman and sophomores at universities, as being both away from home and on your own in a large setting can be hard to handle as an 18 year old.
The more impacted, expensive and difficult courses at a four-year university are simply the worse choice for students who look to have a successful college career.
The reversal of options provided at community colleges may not only keep cash in your wallet, but also better prepare you for the difficulties you are forced to face once transferring to a university.
