Community College vs. A Four-Year Institution

College Search & Selection
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<p>As my previous posts show, I have been accepted to a few, fairly good schools. One has even offered to help me out a lot financially, but due to the horrible economic conditions in my area of the US, I will likely be unable to attend either school (or any of the ones I'm waiting to hear back from).</p>

<p>So... Due to some news I received in the past week regarding BOTH (yes, BOTH) of my parents' jobs, there's just no way we can afford this. Now I feel trapped. My FAFSA has been filed, my apps submitted, my heart set... </p>

<p>Long story short: After one hell of a week, I have reached the conclusion that I'm going to need to find work and support myself through a community college for the first two years.</p>

<p>What do I do? Is this possible? Am I totally screwed? Will future uni's be sympathetic to my struggle? Will future JOBS be understanding?</p>

<p>Help!</p>

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<p>yes!!! relax! I'm doing the same exact thing as you. accepted at pricey private schools too. suddenly realized that financially, we're screwed as well, so I'm going to NJIT first 2 years. it's actually a pretty good idea, I realized after thinking about it for a while b/c</p>

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<li>after grad school, where u went for undergrad won't matter and</li>
<li>you'll be at the top of your class at a community college :)</li>
<li>community colleges & very public/ghetto-ish schools have actually sent transfers out to top tier universities - it's really not unheard of at all.</li>
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<p>I think w/ the current state of the economy, lots of students are trying to save $ by going to cheaper schools. you're not alone :)</p>

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<p>Glad to hear someone else is going through this.</p>

<p>Thanks, static!</p>