<p>correct me if im wrong, but i think all california community colleges have a TAP or Honors program. To the out of state guy... the 3.5 is for california college students, out of state is much more competative because they get last priority for admission. However, you can always come out here and go to a ccc, you can sign transfer agreements with all the UC's other than LA and Berkeley.</p>
<p>Thats the plan for now. Now that I've decided that that's probably what I'm gonna do, I just have to figure out what CC to go to.. Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>El Camino has a TAP for UCLA from the Honors Transfer Program. I think the general trend is that community colleges in a UC's 'district' will have some sort of program. El Camino also has a guaranteed program for UCI and UCR I believe.</p>
<p>No, not all schools have tap. Although, most do. I go to smc, and I've taken two Pol Scie classes and they teachers were excellent.</p>
<p>If you're moving to SoCal, the standouts are SMC and PCC within the LA Basin.</p>
<p>Any schools come to mind in Northern California? From what I have read, Santa Rosa is one of the better ones. Any others?</p>
<p>De Anza for Norcal</p>
<p>yeeeah de anza pride!</p>
<p>Diablo CC.</p>
<p>The priority honors thing is at a lot of schools; it's not as awesome of a thing as it may sound though. A lot of honors students who get in would have gotten in without honors as well--I think it rarely makes a big difference.</p>
<p>I don't think most schools have TAP.</p>
<p>"I think the general trend is that community colleges in a UC's 'district' will have some sort of program."</p>
<p>This is probably more true. As far as I know, no CC's in San Diego (which is pretty damn close to LA) have TAP. They do however, have the guarantee program (TAG) to UCSD.</p>
<p>Err...a TAP and a TAG are almost alike, right? </p>
<p>gabe,</p>
<p>You bring up a good point. A lot of people who do honors don't really "need it." But, in some cases the classes are fun and a little more challenging, so why not do it if you can?</p>
<p>Plus, if you end up being borderline, it can mean the difference. My girlfriend found that out real fast.</p>
<p>"no CC's in San Diego (which is pretty damn close to LA) have TAP. They do however, have the guarantee program (TAG) to UCSD."</p>
<p>Nope--I go to a community college in San Diego County that has TAP.</p>
<p>Hm, you're right. San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar college have it. Cool</p>
<p>Hey guys. As I continue to look into different Junior Colleges around California, Ive heard from students that none of them offer any kind of social life. I was expecting this since all of them are commuter campuses, but can you guys recommend anywhere that would be good for an out of state student? I know most students at these colleges are from the area that the college is in, and probably just stick within the social group in which they are already a part of. I can imagine that for an out of state student, especially one that is starting there in their second year, breaking into a social circle might be difficult. I know that I will only be there for a year, but would like to have a good time while I am there. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>"Hm, you're right. San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar college have it. Cool"</p>
<p>And MiraCosta.</p>
<p>papad - I think you can have a social life at any community college big enough to have a student center, etc. Many students come from elsewhere but still are included in whatever "social scene" there is. Just get involved in clubs, student government, etc. and you will find things to do and people to meet.</p>