Why attend school after high school? Many students are eager to get that acceptance letter in the mail announcing that they have been accepted into University of (WHO KNOWS WHERE). Congratulations!
As a society, the American student of higher education must internalize the desire to learn. Not for the sake of some extrinic motivator as a job and perhaps other alcalades, but for the simple benefit of having accomplished additional scholarship beyond high school. Panic not that you are not sure of what you want to do or be during your post high school years...Instead, grow into a responsible citizen with roots and ties to the community and family.
Make decisions about your life, but always know that education (whether academic or theological), is a necessary trust you should always plan on and plan for. Most importantly, do not get hung up on GPA. However, know that if you've applied yourself to the best of your ability, than you've made an improvement: Education, is always worth the sacrifice.
Delta X-Rayof AZ12:57PM January 09, 2010
I found no difference at all between the quality of education I received at our local community college and American University (Wash., D.C.) where I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees during the 90's.
In fact, when I transferred into A.U. for my Junior year, I noticed that I was better prepared academically than many of my peers.
Also, tuition at A.U. was at least $20,000 per year at the time, so I saved thousands of dollars by going to community college to knock out my first two years of college.
In closing, it's worth noting that way too many high school students and their parents put too much stock into the rankings of colleges by U.S. News and World Report. Sorry U.S. News, I like your magazine, but your rankings are ridiculous.
MTof MD9:47AM December 21, 2009
"When are you going to rate community colleges in America?
Community Colleges provide access and opportunity to all Americans and 46% of Americans in undergraduate education attend community colleges.
You are missing a huge market of interest."
I couldn't agree with your more! That is absolutely true.Im tired of people looking down on Community college students and alumni.I met alot of bright students at my school.I don't regret starting at a CC.I finished within 3 yrs and transferred to a 4 year school right away.I saved thousands of dollars,met wonderful people,improved my studying/writing skills and much more.The benefits are many!!
Jessicaof NY6:24PM December 17, 2009
Not only are community colleges cheaper, but they provide a nice "bridge" from high school to college to gradually ease a student into the college world. If a student is not ready finacially or mature enough to be on his/her own, they can live at home, work part or full time, and still work on their courses for a two-year technical degree or prepare for a transfer to a four-year college. In most four year degree plans, the first year and a half or two years are devoted to basics anyway. Why spend the big bucks on the easy classes?
Single Mom of Threeof TX7:58PM December 14, 2009
I had no idea community colleges educated such a large percentage of students, they always seem to be the butt of a joke. How anyone can afford private four year tuition these days is a mystery to me, I could barely cover CUNY tuition 15 years ago for my BA. Seems like they do alot of community, employment services and small biz outreach too, something we need more of in these tough times.
Laurenof NJ3:19PM December 14, 2009
When are you going to rate community colleges in America?
Community Colleges provide access and opportunity to all Americans and 46% of Americans in undergraduate education attend community colleges.
You are missing a huge market of interest.
Kathleen Sullivan Aliotoof CA11:08AM December 10, 2009
LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York is a scandal waiting to explode. You are invited to visit www.Laguardiacorruption.com to see the deleterious effect of administrative corruption on education and, in particular, how cronyism, rampant grade inflation, fraudulent course material and fraudulent remedial exams have rendered the Mathematics and English Departments dysfunctional. With more than 155,000 visits to date, the website aims to inform all colleges, education associations, interested taxpayers, elected officials and news media in the New York City vicinity.
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Delta X-Ray of AZ 12:57PM January 09, 2010
MT of MD 9:47AM December 21, 2009
Jessica of NY 6:24PM December 17, 2009
Single Mom of Three of TX 7:58PM December 14, 2009
Lauren of NJ 3:19PM December 14, 2009
Kathleen Sullivan Alioto of CA 11:08AM December 10, 2009
Dr. M. Millman of NY 5:26PM December 09, 2009