I really enjoy the environment at the school it is very conducive to learning and the teachers are very invested in the students and their education.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love the community college, it feels like there is more diversity, especially in regards to age and background, it makes for a really great networking environment.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I was surprised to find out that the teachers at community colleges were held to the same standards in most respects as their peers at four year colleges. Considering the large difference in tuition, ACC is an incredible value. The only issue I have is the transfer eligibility of the credits taken at a community college, unless the classes you take are general transfer credits, the chance of the classes you take transferring over to the four year colleges and universities is up in the air. If there were solid transfer agreements in place outside of general transfer credits, I would absolutely give ACC five stars.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Community college is the perfect place to figure out what you want your career path to be. Be smart and go to a community college for at least your general education credits, they're guaranteed to transfer, the classes are so much smaller, and you'll save quite a bit of money. Also, something I wish I knew in high school was that you can take community college classes while you're in high school. Ask your counselors about concurrent enrollment! You can take general transfer courses and get them out of the way before you even get to college!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
From personal experience, ACC is a very diverse and accepting environment. I've had anywhere from high school age students to students close to retirement age in my classes. Whether you're a traditional student, high school student, or non-traditional/adult student, I would highly recommend ACC. The staff is incredible, the classes are the right size for individualized attention, and the students are a great community to be a part of.
I really enjoy the environment at the school it is very conducive to learning and the teachers are very invested in the students and their education.
I love the community college, it feels like there is more diversity, especially in regards to age and background, it makes for a really great networking environment.
I was surprised to find out that the teachers at community colleges were held to the same standards in most respects as their peers at four year colleges. Considering the large difference in tuition, ACC is an incredible value. The only issue I have is the transfer eligibility of the credits taken at a community college, unless the classes you take are general transfer credits, the chance of the classes you take transferring over to the four year colleges and universities is up in the air. If there were solid transfer agreements in place outside of general transfer credits, I would absolutely give ACC five stars.
Community college is the perfect place to figure out what you want your career path to be. Be smart and go to a community college for at least your general education credits, they're guaranteed to transfer, the classes are so much smaller, and you'll save quite a bit of money. Also, something I wish I knew in high school was that you can take community college classes while you're in high school. Ask your counselors about concurrent enrollment! You can take general transfer courses and get them out of the way before you even get to college!
From personal experience, ACC is a very diverse and accepting environment. I've had anywhere from high school age students to students close to retirement age in my classes. Whether you're a traditional student, high school student, or non-traditional/adult student, I would highly recommend ACC. The staff is incredible, the classes are the right size for individualized attention, and the students are a great community to be a part of.