Does it matter which community college I go to?

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>A lot of people (2 that I know of, but I am sure there are at least 10) seem to be going out of their way to go to Orange Coast College (OCC). My friend, I just found out is going there as well. I have seen some statistics and they are the number one school in transfers.<br>
What is the reason they have the best transfer rate?
Should I go there if I am really serious about transferring? I do have a feeling I may get a couple of B's.
Aerospace Engineering... I want to go to UCLA</p>

<p>According to mapquest.com .....
OCC is 10.41 miles farther drive from my house than Santiago Canyon College (the school I plan on attending)
It says it should take 9 minutes longer (25 minutes) to drive there. </p>

<p>I really looked at the map quest. I have no plans on living anywhere over there (my friend has relatives that live there)</p>

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<p>Actually from here: UCLA</a> Undergrad Admissions: Profile of Transfers from CA Cmty Colls - 08 Fall it looks like SCC has a better transfer rate to UCLA than OCC. </p>

<p>I don't think the CC that you attend factors into your admission because they realize that most people just go to the local CC; but if OCCs offers more pre-req classes then I would say it's worth the drive.</p>

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<p>no it doesnt matter at all</p>

<p>some community colleges have a higher transfer rate because they have more people attending. </p>

<p>the only reason it is beneficial is if the teachers are significantly easier.</p>

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<p>Go to a CC where you are comfortable. Driving 11 miles to go to a cc doesn't make sense, since LA won't take you based on the CC you attended.</p>

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<p>it does matter..</p>

<p>just think of high schools around your town. some are definetly good than others. </p>

<p>better teachers who care their students, lots of ap courses offered, students are willing to learn something
vs
teachers who think only their pay check, no ap course, students are always trying to ditch out</p>

<p>same for community colleges</p>

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<p>Your CC will not matter to UCLA. In the end, your looking for which college's environment suites you better. Have a look at both CC's and ask people from each about the environment. Don't rely on stats alone to decide which CC you go to.</p>

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<p>you're going to get the good and the bad at any CC.</p>

<p>attend the one that is most convenient and in my opinion, I don't think campus environment matters. You're not living at or near your CC, so the environment can't greatly factor into it.</p>

<p>I attend, soon to be attended, a dreadfully dull and painful CC. It served its purpose, it got me to a 4 year university.</p>

<p>Get in and get out, try not to think about it too much. Do what you need to do and move on. If you work hard and get a solid GPA, then in the end, it won't matter what CC it was.</p>

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<p>^^^ Follow that advice.</p>

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<p>all community colleges suck.</p>

<p>just choose the one closest to you.</p>

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<p>I wouldnt go with the one that is just closer. For me it was more about getting classes and parking.</p>

<p>The CC that was closer to me had too many people and when i would show up - 2 hours b4 class- i had to search for that long to get parking- that really ****ed me off and made me hate that CC. Also, classes filled up quickly and getting advising was hard.</p>

<p>The CC i eventually transfered from and got my AA from was just more convinient in terms of those things, like parking and counseling and stuff. that stuff mattered to me.</p>

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<p>I would say go to both if necessary, otherwise pick the one closest to you. I went to two CCs because my closest CC did not offer a programming class. Course offerings should be a criteria. </p>

<p>As for advising, don't bother. In my experience the advising is not helpful. All those counselors do is go on ASSIST and grab a school catalog and read both of them to you. >.> That's all you really need: ASSIST and a school catalog.</p>

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<p>I am going to FJC and SCC to fulfill my prereq.<br>
The only difference I can see in all three of the assist pages is a actually a major one. OCC offers honors math classes! Now I am really confused... Should I take all my math at OCC instead of FJC? (my summer classes start monday!)</p>

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<p>I'm going to a CC that's almost twice as far (4 miles to 8) once I enroll full-time because my brother already went there and I can go to him to find out which professors are good and which to stay away from, etc.</p>

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<p>"No."</p>

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<p>I don't think the community college matters as long as their have the course for you to fulfilled for your major. And also check if they have the (almost) guarantee transfer program. I would choose the OCC math they have some of the best professor especially Arismendi-Pardi, McClure or Moore.</p>

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<p>Will those honors Math classes help me in my admission as an engineer? (I think so, just want to way the risks with the rewards)</p>

<p>Also would they go towards a possible TAP I no longer was considering at SCC?</p>

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<p>I think honors Math class will give you leverage towards TAP and it looks more impressive to get an A in an honors math course than in a regular one. But the most important thing is grades.</p>

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<p>School of engineering doesnt take TAP.</p>

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<p>So should I just stick with taking all my math classes at FJC instead of occ?</p>

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<p>Yes - go by convenience...you can get into any UC from any community college. Go where it's convenient, and keep up GREAT GRADES.</p>