transferability of comm. college

[Guest guest]

I am surprised that someone advised that community college credits don't

transfer. This is not the case at every community college I know of. In fact,

transferability of credits is a priority at most institutions and transfer

agreements and compacts with the state system is often in place. Your student

can save a lot of money and start at an environment committed to teaching and

all types of learners if he begins at a community college. I have been working

in community college environments for 15+ years and we have transferred students

everywhere with great success: state institutions, private colleges, local and

national schools as well as some ivy league colleges.

You do need to choose classes with care. For example, remedial classes [lower

than 100 level] do not transfer anywhere but students sometimes need these to be

successfully prepared for college level courses. Also, if your student took for

example, like a whole lot of classes in one area such as five Psychology

courses, the gaining institution would probably only except two. Keep your

courses diversified: math, English, science, social science, foreign language

and humanities.

-Mich

[Guest guest]

Bravo...you are so right!

"In the Midst of Difficulty lies Opportunity" Albert Einstein

Success is not measured by one's position but by the obstacles one has overcome to obtain that position

From: "michmull@..." <michmull@...> Sent: Sun, July 4, 2010 12:45:03 PMSubject: ( ) transferability of comm. college

I am surprised that someone advised that community college credits don't transfer. This is not the case at every community college I know of. In fact, transferability of credits is a priority at most institutions and transfer agreements and compacts with the state system is often in place. Your student can save a lot of money and start at an environment committed to teaching and all types of learners if he begins at a community college. I have been working in community college environments for 15+ years and we have transferred students everywhere with great success: state institutions, private colleges, local and national schools as well as some ivy league colleges. You do need to choose classes with care. For example, remedial classes [lower than 100 level] do not transfer anywhere but students sometimes need these to be successfully prepared for college level courses. Also, if your student took for example, like a whole lot of classes in one

area such as five Psychology courses, the gaining institution would probably only except two. Keep your courses diversified: math, English, science, social science, foreign language and humanities. -Mich

[Guest guest]

Thank you ...you confirmed what I had read somewhere in the past...And, thanks for the advice. My son is 14 but I am already preparing and thinking about it. We have a good community college here 7 miles from the house and he is already talk about going there and then transferring to East Stroudsburg University which is 11 miles from the house. I would even consider moving to another state because by that time I will be ready to retire. LOL...

jan

"In the Midst of Difficulty lies Opportunity" Albert Einstein

Success is not measured by one's position but by the obstacles one has overcome to obtain that position

From: "michmull@..." <michmull@...> Sent: Sun, July 4, 2010 12:45:03 PMSubject: ( ) transferability of comm. college

I am surprised that someone advised that community college credits don't transfer. This is not the case at every community college I know of. In fact, transferability of credits is a priority at most institutions and transfer agreements and compacts with the state system is often in place. Your student can save a lot of money and start at an environment committed to teaching and all types of learners if he begins at a community college. I have been working in community college environments for 15+ years and we have transferred students everywhere with great success: state institutions, private colleges, local and national schools as well as some ivy league colleges. You do need to choose classes with care. For example, remedial classes [lower than 100 level] do not transfer anywhere but students sometimes need these to be successfully prepared for college level courses. Also, if your student took for example, like a whole lot of classes in one

area such as five Psychology courses, the gaining institution would probably only except two. Keep your courses diversified: math, English, science, social science, foreign language and humanities. -Mich

[Guest guest]

My sons major will need a 4 yr school. He wants a 4 yr school and his

psychiatrist said 1 transition is best rather than the comm college route. Yes

the basic eng. Math etc would transfer. But as a comm college grad. That has a

degree that gets me nowhere and most schools wouldn't encourage kids to transfer

I feel comm college is best for trades. Where it brings better pay.

My children are encouraged to get a 4 yr degree since it's like an old fashioned

high school diploma now.