Does it look bad if I go back to CC and then apply as a transfer?

Applying to College
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I had a pretty rough transition from CC to the school I’m at now. For starters I didn’t like the school from day 1 not to mention its expensive, I want to switch majors, and I haven’t done all that well gpa wise. Basically this semester is a complete bust and I don’t have an excuse other than I was in way over my head and I’m unhappy.

I’m an engineering major now but I want to switch to a different science major which opens my options for schools I can apply to as a transfer as well. However I cannot see myself at this school for another semester given how much I don’t like it and also how much it cost. Its way too expensive to be waste time here when I’m not 100% sure of exactly what I want to do and I’m getting zero help from home emotionally or financially.

My plan would be to go back home, take CC courses relevant to my new major, and get a job. My question is do you think I could apply to a good 4 year school after that? The top school that I’m taking a long shot at applying to is USC and the rest are more reachable for me but now I’m wondering if any school is reachable at this point.

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It sounds like a good course of action. The big thing is showing you can perform well with the new major.

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Your plans sounds reasonable to me also. Returning to CC to save money makes sense. Finding out that engineering is not for you probably puts you into about the 98% of humanity category (engineering is difficult). In my experience students who have worked for a year or two usually gain maturity and are better students when then return to university.

Try to do as well as you can academically for the rest of this semester. Try to get strong grades when you return to community college. I think that this makes sense.

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I agree with everyone…Regroup, find a major that works for you…make sure you prioritize your GPA over your job…don’t take too many credits.

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Do you think that would be held against me? That I didn’t fare well at the 4 year school and went back to community college?

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It won’t be a plus but if you improved and changed your major they will see this as you finding your right way

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Do you already have an associate degree from the CC?

I’m going against the grain here, but if you already have an associates, then I wouldn’t go back. I would try to transfer to a less selective, less expensive four year school and make the most of it. Or take a “gap year” to work and figure things out, make sure this new major is right for you.

If you don’t yet have your associate, then yes, I’d go back.

I am sorry you aren’t getting the emotional or financial support you need. I know that makes things far more difficult.