<p>So I'm going to CC to save money and explore more options but I heard that there are CCs that cut 40% of there classes due to budget cuts. I know UC increased tuition over 30% in one year and cal states are suffering as well. I was just curious which system you guys think have it the worst? Should I just go straight to a UC instead if classes at a CC are truly going to get cut that bad?</p>
<p>Are you a HS senior?</p>
<p>The longer you stay - the more units you’ve completed - at your CC, the higher priority you receive for enrollment. Most CC freshmen take random courses their first semester to adjust themselves and kind of figure out what they are (and are not) interested in, so even if you have to take fluff courses, they’ll benefit in one way or another. Plus, UCs have also cut back many courses as well (though probably not as many as CC, ratio-wise) and as a freshman you will get last priority in choosing your classes. So I guess either way it’s a lose-lose (or win-win, depending how you look at it, haha) situation. Comparing the two like this, I’d much rather go to CC and save some money.</p>
<p>Of courses there are other factors like the ‘freshman experience’ and all that jazz that you might want to consider.</p>
<p>Don’t you think that it would be bigger news if Community Colleges were going to be forced to cut almost half their classes out of nowhere?</p>
<p>CC first, and get used to petitioning and going all out.</p>
<p>ace the placement tests for math/english don’t waste time in remedial courses. Just get in your 60 semester(90qtr) units, do IGETC and you prereqs for your major from [Welcome</a> to ASSIST](<a href=“Welcome to ASSIST”>http://assist.org/) realistically, it IS possible to transfer in one year if you have a lot of units coming in.</p>
<p>just make sure you register first.</p>
<p>As someone who currently goes to a CCC, the budget cuts are bad, however after your first semester your registration date should move up and you will have a good chance of getting the classes you need. the past 2 semesters i was able to take 20 and 19 units, that is with core classes and after the budget cuts. the best suggestion i can give is to register early, and if you dont get a class go on the first day and try to add. if you are trying to add, look for classes that are early, and on fridays, at my school it seems like no one likes taking early friday classes so your chance is a lot higher to get in. if the professor doesn’t add you on the first day come back to a few more classes, a lot of people drop. its really sad to see a class filled with students the first day, and students who want to add and cant, then to have the class 1/2 by the end of the semester. its always in “hard” classes, its sad, instead of trying to do their best in class they just drop it and go for an easier class/teacher. Anyways good luck with getting classes and have fun!</p>
<p>A lot of CCs are trying to lessen the impact by cutting lesser-used programs like summer session and winter intersessions, and/or cutting fluff classes. The CCs are still trying very hard to provide transferable classes, and so considering the cost, the CCs are still a very attractive option. As xelink mentioned, do well on your placement tests so you don’t waste time in remedial classes and you can transfer to a four year school with some rapidity.</p>