<p>Hey this is my first post on here and i had a few questions regarding college.
If i go to a community college for two years and then transfer my credits to a state college and graduate from there, would a college like John Hopkins or Cornell take me in for graduate school? As opposed to just going to a 4 year university for undergrad and then going to JH or Cornell for graduate?
What would you recommend is better? If i do transfer to a state university will JH look at my grades and GPA from Community college? Do I have to have a certain GPA in community college or State University to get into JH or Cornell?
I called them and they said that they prefer if you attend a four year university but if i transfer from a community college will that decrease my chances of getting into Cornell or JH?
Are the classes in a community college easier than those in a four year university?</p>
<p>The most important thing is your grades. If you go to a community college for two years, then transfer to a state U and graduate, your status as far as graduate schools will be most dependent on your grades. As far as that goes, you should do whatever suits you best from a financial and family/responsibility/etc. standpoint. </p>
<p>Classes at a cc are sometimes “easier”, but more often they can be spread out over a slightly longer time, so a slower pace. Don’t assume they will be easier across the board.</p>
<p>Yes, you can indeed get into a top grad school if you start out at a community college.</p>
<p>Yes, your grades for al four years will be important. So will your letters of recommendation, your GRE score, your Statement of Purpose, and any work/internship/research/publications related to the field you want to study in grad school.</p>
<p>No, community college classes are not automatically easier than classes at 4-year institutions.</p>
<p>I definitely recommend going to a CC to save $$$. Don’t assume that the classes are easier though. Be sure to stay on track and maintain a high GPA before transferring to a university. Study hard because your grades for all four years will be super important! Be involved as you can in your colleges and take advantage of any volunteer/work/internship experiences related to your major!</p>