<p>What are the pros and cons of going to a community college? </p>
<p>Also, if you have a 3.0 gpa Junior year, and do better your senior year (A's and B's on honors and AP classes), how much will your gpa raise (roughly)?</p>
<p>One last question- once you enter college, is your college gpa a continuation of your high school gpa, or does it start from scratch? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance! :)</p>
<p>The pros of going to a community college are that it's cheap, they usually have lots of classes to choose from, and it gives you time to figure out where you want to transfer to. The cons are the pain of commuting (rising gas prices, traffic, etc) and living at home. I do not know the answer to your second question but the answer to your last is your GPA starts over when you enter college.</p>
<p>Thank you cerealkiller. :)</p>
<p>Another con might be the academic rigor. I have heard students say that attending the local CC is like '13th grade'. But here in NJ, you can attend CC's under a special program for free, then attend Rutgers the final 2 years for free as well, by meeting certain academic criteria. That's a pretty good deal.</p>
<p>Dan D</p>
<p>^ Indeed it is. Unfortunately, that option isn't available here in Florida, well at least I don't think it is.</p>
<p>Would it be wise to attend a CC for my first two years, and then transfer to a state college?</p>
<p>Most CCs have formal transfer agreements with the public universities in their state. Some also have formal transfer agreements with local or regional private colleges/universities. You need to find out what agreements your CC has made. In this case, you would pursue a specific course of study at the CC, and would enter directly as a Junior to the receiving university provided you meet the GPA requirements of that specific agreement.</p>
<p>Even if your projected major does not have a written transfer agreement with any of the state colleges/universities, the transfer office at your CC can help you find the best place to go. That is their job, and they are the real experts.</p>
<p>Two years at CC and two years at a state college is just about the cheapest way to get a four year degree. Millions of people have done this. You will be in very good company if you choose to follow this route!</p>
<p>There are certain programs at CCs that are difficult to get into. The nursing programs at our local community college and at Mass. CC in Beverly are actually more selective than Harvard. </p>
<p>It is inexpensive, and sometimes more flexible in allowing you to work at the same time, saving funds up for further education.</p>