<p>I was recently accepted into a state university (among the lowest ranked in the state, however.)
I was rejected from the flagship state university where I was aiming to attend.
Would it be wise to go to my community college and then transfer? This might seem like a stretch but in the unlikely event that I do extremely well in community college, would I possibly have a chance of getting into an ivy league or similarly ranked school? I know the acceptance rates are low, but would it be possible? I don't have a perfect high school GPA and very few extra curriculars, so I am hoping that I can find employment and purchase a car so I can participate in more activities. It is difficult to do so now because my mother doesn't drive.</p>
<p>One concern I have it finding out what I want to do. I'm wondering how I will be able to explore careers if I do attend community college. I'm interested in several fields but I noticed on the state school's website that you must pick a major when applying as a transfer student. I'd hate to pick something I don't like. I applied as undeclared for the universities I have applied to (and I have been accepted by one school so far.) hoping that I can explore different fields before I decide what I like the best. Do community colleges generally have good opportunities to explore different careers? Could interning/volunteering at different organizations be helpful?</p>
<p>Sorry if this post is jumbled, I'm so confused right now. Nobody in my family has ever attended college so they aren't able to help me much.</p>
<p>Community colleges can be good for students exploring different subjects, since there is less of a time limit (administratively or financially) to decide on and declare a major (extra semesters at a community college typically cost less than extra semesters at a four year school).</p>
<p>When transferring, one typically does so at the junior level, which is the time when students at four year schools declare their majors. So you should not be surprised that transfer applicants have to declare their majors.</p>
<p>Another consideration should be your state or the area that your CC is in.
In many states (i.e., CA) or densely populated areas it can be difficult to get the classes you need, which could then extend the time you spend at the CC. </p>
<p>Consider visiting with a Transfer counselor NOW at the CC you’re considering, and ask them direct questions about their transfer successes and/or stats of their transfers. The helpfulness and advising knowledge can often make or break a CC experience. Speaking to them (including the degree of ease or difficulty in getting an appointment) may go a long way to helping you decide if the State U or CC is the better choice for you.</p>
<p>Ok so basically I was thinking of applying to community colleges as well as apply to some universities as a transfer student. I planned to do this is because I felt that would broaden my chances. At the moment , I already have good A level results, however my GPAs from university are quite low( as low as 1.5). so I felt that most unis might consider the low GPA and that might hurt my chances. Now I wanted to find out if community colleges will accept my A level grades for transfer into 2nd year since the grades were okay. In view of this, do u guys think I am better off applying as a transfer student to community colleges or I should apply to unis. is applying to community college a good idea? </p>
<p>I have been told that one cannot apply for visa using i20 from a community college and only university i20 is accepted for obtaining visa. so I felt if I was going to apply to community college, maybe I can use the i20 of another uni to gain visa and thereafter transfer to community college. do u guys think this is a good idea? are there any possible implications?</p>
<p>I am sure y’all can tell that I am rather confused, yeah , it cos I am rather new to the American system . so any contributions from you guys will be more than appreciated/ Thanks yall.</p>