10 Great Reasons to Attend Community College

10 Reasons To Start At Community College

10. It’s cheaper!• The most obvious, but

maybe the most compelling reason is the cost savings

• Community colleges cost $2,076 on average per year, compared with $8,893 to $30,094 for the average four year school, and that doesn’t count room and board!

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9. The support of living at home• Living at home, and

not in a dorm, for your first two years can be an excellent academic support system

• It makes life easier, and helps put the focus on academics

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8. Time to figure things out• If you’re not sure of

what you want to major in, community college is a great chance to figure things out while getting your general classes out of the way

• At most community colleges, the “core” courses are specifically designed to transfer to 4-year schools

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7. A couple of years to mature• The reality is many

18 year olds are simply not ready to go out on their own

• According to an annual survey by U.S. News, about 25% of all college freshmen drop out during their first year Wikipedia/ KylePIB

6. Boost your admissions chances• Excellent grades at a

community college demonstrate your ability to succeed at college-level work

• If you high school record is less than ideal, good performance at a community college could open the door to a whole new “tier” of schools Flickr/ Joseph Williams

5. It’s convenient!• Community college is

designed to be as convenient as possible– Most offer classes at

night and on weekends

• It’s easier to schedule classes around your other responsibilities, like watching younger siblings

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4. Easier to work and save money• Community colleges

are designed so working adults can attend school

• So, not only is community college cheaper, but it’s easier to work and put money aside for a four-year school Public domain

3. Smaller classes • Classes at

community colleges average 25-35 students

• At a public university, it is not uncommon to have 200 or more students in a lecture class

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2. Faculty, not teaching assistants• Community college

classes are taught by faculty members (not their assistants) whose priority is teaching

• They are not focused on research interests or other pursuits

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1. Great (and free) services• Community colleges

offer an excellent value for your money

• You can often find these for free:– Computer labs– Counseling services– Advisors– Tutoring services– Libraries Wikipedia/ Overton2012

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