<p>At this point, it is perfectly within my ability to transfer out of community college in one year using AP credits and taking summer classes. But I never really asked myself what I'd be gaining by transferring in one year instead of two; I always just assumed it was a good idea. I could take a very relaxed course load over two years, not stress out, and enjoy myself. What do you think?</p>
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<p>Get it done as soon as possible. There’s no use in wasting more time in CC than is absolutely necessary; if you do it now, you’ll graduate sooner and have time to enjoy yourself then.</p>
<p>Yeah do the one year schedule, financial aid money is only going to become less available and admissions are only going to get harder.</p>
<p>Yeah, if you’ve got the AP credits, use them to your advantage!</p>
<p>I’m a one-year transfer myself. Trust me, it’s the best option, heavy course load now will lead to more relaxed college experience once you actually transfer. Plus you get to transfer in as a junior, so you can finish your undergraduate education in 3 years as opposed to 4 years. Do not waste your time at a CC, get out asap with good stats, and you’ll thank yourself later.</p>
<p>while i agree with most posters above, the advantage of staying 2 years is that it gives u more flexibility to choose and change your major multiple times. if u wanna finish in 1 year, ur applying during ur first semester and if u have a change in heart, ur out of luck. its better to stay at a cc for an extra year if ur not 100% sure that u chose the right major. u don’t want to transfer to a 4 yr and realize that u don’t like that major/school. and then u’ll end up back at cc and try to transfer again to a different 4 yr</p>
<p>I’m actually with ihateceltics on this one. It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to major in, and it was my community college that helped me discover it. If you don’t give yourself time to explore things in CC, you may get stuck in a major you don’t like. Remember, you have to pick a major before you transfer. Sure, many times you can switch your major again once you transfer, but from what I hear it is a little harder to do.</p>
<p>Take advantage of ur AP credit, and iHateCeltics had his point too. be aware of the major that u chose and willing to devote urself into that field in the future. it is really important if you choose Economic major but later you realized you actually want to do bio-chemistry. Just like me T_T</p>
<p>Sometimes ‘relax’ becomes ‘complacent.’ If you can ride your two years smoothly while still being on top of things, two years is definitely the way to go. Plus, all the points that ihateceltics points out is very helpful.</p>
<p>But on the flip side, I really wanted to finish everything asap. I finished everything in 1.5 years but wish I had everything done in 1. A few weeks, though, is a VERY short time to determine what major you want to be (seeing that you have to fill out your app in November). I think that’s the only downside… Anyway, I didn’t hate my CC at all, but the idea of saving money + skipping a grade is pretty appealing if I do say so myself.</p>
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<p>Why do you consider time at CC a waste? Why is graduating sooner a good thing? </p>
<p>I won’t have a whole lot of time to enjoy myself after graduating unless I take a year off and move back in with my parents. Even then, this isn’t a very good idea because I don’t want to leave my student debts unattended to. After graduation, I have to find a job, an apartment, pay off debts, etc. Doesn’t sound like a whole lot of fun to me.</p>
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<p>This is a good point.</p>
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<p>What advantage? </p>
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<p>This doesn’t make any sense. My course load at the destination university will be the same regardless of if I transfer in one or two years.</p>
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<p>Why is this a good thing?</p>
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<p>Why is CC a waste?</p>
<p>What advantage? You worked hard in high school, if you’ve got enough AP credits to transfer from a CCC -> UC in a year. That’s the advantage I’m talking about!</p>
<p>Yes, but why is transferring in one year a good thing?</p>
<p>Save time and money. The only downside to one year transferring is the time you (don’t) have to pick and choose between majors.</p>
<p>^Word. 10char.</p>
<p>it obviously depends on whether or not you enjoy being at a junior college. if you think it’s a ****ing dump like a lot of people, then one year is obviously better. if for some reason you really enjoy it, then stay as long as you want.</p>
<p>Two years is fine, you learn a lot about yourself and about what you really want to study. Community College can be a great experience, join your Student Government and make a change.</p>
<p>Or if you are like most people and community college was a drag you’ll want to finish as soon as possible and get started with “real life”.</p>
<p>Maybe thats me.</p>
<p>I guess I’ll have to try it out first to see whether I like it or not.</p>
<p>Sounds like you’re dead set on two years. Not exactly sure why you asked us.</p>
<p>im one year transfer and i just into ucsd as junior status (wiating on ucla,uci and usc)…therefore(hopefully) will obtain a BA in 3 years. i think the only con is that you HAVE to have a major in mind starting now because you dont have time to take prerequisites if you change majors during year 1</p>
<p>aslo you will get tired of community college and what to get the hell out as fast as you can.</p>