Someone please tell me their opinion on 2-year and 4-year colleges?
474250
If you can afford it and get into one, then going to a 4 year right out of school is the way to go. Usually 2 years are cheaper, for people who don't have the grades, or people who don't feel ready for a 4 year school. In the end, the diploma will say the 4 year school's name anyway. However, sometimes you take classes at a 2 year and they don't transfer to the 4 year so it was a waste of time. Good luck!
281126
There are 2 year and 4 year progrmas.  An associate's degree is given for the 2 year program and a bachelor's degree is given for the 4 year program.
604135
I'm not sure what you mean by UC, but I work at a community college in Oklahoma and any 4-year institution here will accept students either fresh from high-school or as transfers from other schools (including community colleges). You shouldn't have any problem at all attending a four year school after you have attended a community college, as a matter of fact it may help your chances of getting in.
914432
i honestly don't know.  I went to CC, and the courses there were quite rigorous.  I have found that no one cares where you took algebra, English Comp 101, Gepgraphy, and Intro to Lit.  I think tha the whole 4-year thing is HYPE.
24040
If you want to be some kind of technician or police officer, two year is fine. If you want to learn a lot and have a more interesting job with more money, you have to go to a 4-year college. Get as much education as you can.
900212
There is also a widespread perception that community colleges aren't as good as 4-year schools.  Part of this is simply because community colleges tend to have open enrollment, while 4-year schools have selective admissions processes.  The larger number of older, non-traditional students may also factor into this somehow, or the fact that community colleges offer many trades programs (auto mechanics, HVAC, etc), which seem less prestigious and more blue-collar than white-collar.\n\nSo, while the local CC may not be as rigorous as Harvard, going there can be just as rewarding as going to a 4-year school.  Indeed, there can be some extra benefits for doing so even beyond the cost issue.  I took an intro to psychology course at the local CC my last year of high school.  It was a small class of about 35 students.  Compare that to the 4-year school I attended, where the intro to psych class was a huge lecture of 500+ students.
1007236
[UPDATE:  To answer your additional question, you should be able to find out how many credits are necessary to graduate in your degree.  Your counselor, I'm sure, is giving you the recommended number of units to take so that you graduate in 4 years.  If you want to graduate early, it's just a simple matter of math to determine what you need to do.  Example:  If you're on quarter system and you need 180 credits to graduate, then you must take 15 units per quarter to graduate in the allotted 4 years (12 quarters).  If you want to graduate in 11 quarters, then you'd have to take 7 quarters of 16 units and 4 quarters of 17 units (or some similar shuffling about of units).  The question to ask yourself is do you think graduating 1 quarter sooner is worth the additional work load it?   Otherwise, just go with the counselor's recommendation, avoid the headache of additional work (unless you know you can handle it), and have fun while you're studying.  By the way, sometime down the road, you may decide to take more than the recommended units because you know you'll need the freedom to take less the next term.  Say, you know you're going to be working and you could use the extra time and lighter work load.  Something like that.]  \n\n\nSome colleges/universities want you to declare your major as a freshman, and they make it very hard for you to change your mind once you've started (Cal Poly is that way).  As far as extending your graduation date, it would totally depend on a couple factors:  1)  college policy; 2) whether or not your major is impacted; 3)  whether or not your G.E. is geared toward arts or science (e.g. if you're taking arts GE then decide to go for a science major, you could be extending your time due to lack of requisite courses).   The best thing to do is contact a counselor at the college you'll be attending.  They'll be able to tell you exactly what you need to know, and may help you narrow your major choices, as well.\n\nThat's the academic portion.  Now comes the social...\n\n[Disclaimer:  the following applies only if you're likely to drink, as most college students do.  If you don't drink and know you won't be engaging in "party behavior," just disregard the following.]\n\n1)  Make a pact with a few of your closest friends that you will ALWAYS be there for each other.  Decide ahead of time (while you're sober), what behaviors you're willing and not willing to engage in.  That way, if you're ever in a situation that's out of your control, one of your best friends can step in and make a decision for you in the absence of your ability to make it for yourself.\n\n2)  Always uphold this rule.  \n\n3)  NEVER drive when you've been drinking.  Ever.  Period.  Your life and the lives of others may depend on that single decision.\n\n4)  Always have a designated driver.\n\n5)  Never compromise these rules.  \n\n6)  Have fun!  Take breaks when you need to.  Play pranks.  College will be one of the best periods in your life.  Make sure you choose wisely so that you will remember those times with fondness, rather than regret.  \n\nGOOD LUCK TO YOU!\n\nP.S.  Great advice from Sami on scheduling particular classes per semester/quarter!
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There are universities that practice what they call "Open Enrollment", which basically means they'll take anyone who graduated.  In most states, though, you will need to focus on community (2-year) colleges as a way to start out, and then transfer to a bigger school after you've proven you can do ok in college.  I don't think 1.89 is going to impress anyone, but you can still succeed if you make an effort.
794183
Two year colleges don't require SAT or ACT testing?  I'd need to check that one myself.\n\nSue
39604
Many people are.  I know I was, years ago.  You may want to start with a liberal arts program at a local community college. When you find something that interests you can major in that subject and then transfer to a four-year school.  \n\nYou get the same diploma as the people that went there for all four (or more!) years, but don't waste all that money trying to figure out what you'd like to do. I tried it both ways and this is definitely the way to go, especially if you're paying for college yourself.\n\nGood Luck.
1002224
It probably is because they have this "ideal" of what the college experience is supposed to be about. For parents, they probably went to a four year school because I do not believe "community college" was an option until 60's or 70's and it depended where you lived. It is the tradtitional way to do things. I think kids now go to a four-year school to move away from home. They want to party, or just be on their own, with the saftey of mommy and daddy and their comfy room in the background. Some students are really dedicated and want the 'full' college experience on campus....\n\nEither way it is wrong for anyone to judge you for your choice. I have respect for the community college because it saves money. Also, since it doesn't cost as much as universities, if you decide that school isn't for you, then you wouldn't have lost so much. You can also "dual enroll" if you live near large universities. I do in MICHIGAN there are at least 4 major universities in driving distance from metro-detroit. \n\nLook at your cirriculum and if you are decided on what you will be persuing,, get info from the big Univeristies and see what classes you can save money on doing it the good ol' community way. Some universities WILLL NOT accept credits in certain things....it all depends and is always chaning so make sure you stay on top of your program requirements (they may change).\n\nTHUMBS UP COMMUNITY COLLEGE\n\nAKA\n\n13TH GRADE\n\nLOL  GOOD LUCK
69839
There are four-year colleges that are completely free in the States, I just don't remember which ones.  I know, that's not helpful, but they do exist.
154458
4 yrs of college for a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration \nand another\n2 yrs for an MBA - Masters in Business Administration
1050058
College isnt for everyone.\nheh
17268
I'm not sure I agree with the first answer.  \n\nCommunity colleges are places where you get two years worth of classes.  For whatever reason (school mission, funding, etc.), they don't issue 4-year degrees.\n\nTherefore, some people don't see them as a 'real' college.'  But their hours transfer to four year colleges, the classes give you a good start if it's your first time doing work at a college level.\n\nThe BIG upside for students is that they're usually much cheaper than other public 4-year colleges and definitely cheaper than private schools.    \n\nI have plenty of friends who got an Ivy League education that STILL went to community colleges in the summer so they could finish their degree's sooner.
593201
For me it would depend on cost and the education you want. I found attending community college the first two years was much cheaper than paying for the same courses at a university. I then transferred to a 4 year university and that worked for me. It also liekly depends on your age...I was 22 when I returned to school-I wasn't in the same place as some 18 year old are with wanting to room with other kids their age etc.
825819
Only considering 4 year programs:\n\nnumber of public 4 year program institutions - 630\nnumber of private 4 year program institutions - 1845