<p>Well, when I wasn't automatically accepted at FSU, I received information from FSU about their "TCC to FSU Program". This is what they call the program in the mini-brochure they sent me, however, all my searching for this TCC to FSU Program has yielded no results. Tomorrow I'm going to call either/both (?) TCC/FSU to vent some frustrations and see if I can get some clarifications. </p>
<p>Some things this brochure reads:
"You have been invited to become a participant of the Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University TCC to FSU Program."</p>
<p>"Through this cooperative arrangement, you can enjoy Tallahassee college life while earning an associate of arts degree at TCC and then completing a bachelor's degree at FSU."</p>
<p>"Remember, to be admitted to the TCC to FSU Program and Tallahassee Community College, you MUST complete a TCC application and mail your high school transcript with graduation date to TCC."</p>
<p>They repeatedly italicize "TCC to FSU Program". So this is a program they have, it's not just regular transfer. </p>
<p>"Nearly 78 percent of TCC's A.A. graduates transfer into the state university system within a year, the highest percentage in the Florida community college system."</p>
<p>Then they have an "Enrollment Intent Card", which reads:</p>
<p>"Become a TCC to FSU(italicized) student! To take advantage of these great opportunities to pursue your education in Tallahassee, please..."</p>
<p>Aargh. Does no one know EXACTLY what this is? Who exactly should I call, FSU or TCC? Who would know best about this program?</p>
<p>My local community college BCC has a similar "direct connect" program, only to UCF. If you complete their Direct Connect to UCF program you are automatically accepted as a transfer to UCF after you get your AA. Through the program they give guidance in prep for you to enter UCF, such as pre-req checks for your intended major and making sure all of your classes transfer.
I bet the TCC to FSU program is something along those lines too.
Hope that gives a little possible insight, let us know what they say!</p>
<p>I've spent the whole day calling TCC admissions, and no one answers the phone. I sent them an e-mail, and no one has answered my e-mail. They may have great stats, but they truly have horrible service for students. There are some serious mistakes on my application that have not been corrected, and I can't correct them if I can't speak to anyone to correct them. For instance, I'm an "out-of-state" student. This is a mess!</p>
<p>I just finished calling (again) and finally got an answer on the first time. They told me to fax in copies of my parent's info. and that they'll fix it. This has been a frustrating process.</p>
<p>Oh, and it doesn't seem like there is a formal TCC to FSU program, so the brochure I was sent can be somewhat misleading. They probably shouldn't capitalize and italicize it. I kind of feared this... What's the earliest I could get my A.A. and transfer to FSU?</p>
<p>^Cybermom has a great point. Plan your courses to go directly into upper division work at FSU. </p>
<p>This means you need to know the FSU requirements and what courses at TCC will satisfy those requirements.</p>
<p>Any AP or CLEP credits may speed the transfer.</p>
<p>P.S. Don't slack off at TCC...get the best grades you can. Transfer students will likely have to compete for entry to FSU. Always expect tough competition...plan ahead.</p>
<p>I will this time. I messed up in high school, but I want to go to FSU so badly. Some people have told me that it's possible to earn my A.A. in a year. Is this true?</p>