Options, Options, Options!
Community colleges offer a variety of pathways to achieve your goals. They provide...
- Certifications for trade careers
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To get an idea about the kinds of programs offered at community colleges click here. This is not an exhaustive list. Make sure you check the community college website of the school you are interested for a complete list and detailed information.
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Five Things to Expect at a Community College
1. Diverse and qualified instructors
- Full and part time faculty - Adjunct faculty (Typically individuals from a specific field. They bring technical skills and practical knowledge from the workplace to the classroom) 2. Diversity of student population. Students have different... - Academic achievement - Financial situations - Ages: range of 17 to 50+ - Attendance status: Part time and full time - Life experiences 3. College level classes - It's not high school anymore! - Hard work and study skills are necessary to be successful - Your high school academics should help prepare you for harder classes in college 4. Selective acceptance and limited enrollment in certain programs - Additional requirements and higher standards may be required - Preparation starts in high school! - ACT or SAT are often required - Examples of some selective programs include: Nursing, Allied Health, Law Enforcement, Engineering Technology, and Computer Technology 5. Placement tests - Determines the class level you should start - Take difficult classes in high school to avoid remedial classes. These cost you time and money, and you don't receive any credit for them. - The SAT or ACT may serve as a placement test. - Certain scores exempt you from lower college classes |
Advantages and Disadvantages of Community College
Advantages
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Disadvantages
- Socially - Academically 5. Delayed independence. You often remain living with your parents. 6. Uninvolved students 7. Lack of campus life |
http://www.aacc.nche.edu/Pages/default.aspx and http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/college/community-college
http://www.aacc.nche.edu/AboutCC/Documents/2013facts_fold_revised.pdf
http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/advantages-disadvantage-studying-community-college-3573.html
https://www.scholarships.com/resources/college-prep/choosing-the-right-school/the-pros-and-cons-of-community-colleges/
http://education.seattlepi.com/advantages-disadvantage-studying-community-college-1016.html
http://www.aacc.nche.edu/AboutCC/Documents/2013facts_fold_revised.pdf
http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/advantages-disadvantage-studying-community-college-3573.html
https://www.scholarships.com/resources/college-prep/choosing-the-right-school/the-pros-and-cons-of-community-colleges/
http://education.seattlepi.com/advantages-disadvantage-studying-community-college-1016.html