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<p>If she can’t visit the community college just yet, the two of you can check out its website. Use the search function to look for terms like “articulation agreement” or “transfer agreement”. Most community colleges have those arrangements with at least one public university within the same state. If you can’t find the information on the website, it is perfectly OK for you to call the admissions office at the CC, and ask how you would find it.</p>
<p>If a transfer agreement exists, and your sister completes the coursework with the GPA required in that transfer agreement, she will be automatically admitted to that major at that 4-year institution. No ifs. No ands. No buts. Yes, some or all of the coursework she’s already taken might apply to the CC program, and help her finish up the transfer requirements more quickly. It is also possible that she could need to complete a full two years of study in order to get the AA or AS degree needed for the transfer requirements. Remind everyone that that is OK too. When she does apply for transfer, she will need to provide an official copy of her original U’s transcript, but that will be a formality that won’t affect the transfer agreement because the CC will certify that she has completed the necessary program.</p>
<p>Asian immigrant parents are in a special category of their own. I expect that there are significant cultural and language challenges for your parents when dealing with higher education in the USA. You are a good big sister/brother to be helping your parents and younger sister through all of this. If you can help everyone remember that it isn’t necessary for your sister to get through college right away and in only four years to have a useful, happy, and successful life in this country, you will have managed to do a very good thing. Encourage everyone to keep their eyes on the longer-range goal.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>