Some people see community college as just a stepping stone for people that couldn't get into a four-year university in high school. That is not the case at all! There are a great deal of interesting and diverse degree programs available to students. Whether you're just attending to get an Associates degree, or are planning to transfer to a four-year college (that's what I'll be doing this fall!!), NOVA is an amazing place to study.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I really got to know all of my professors and they're all awesome. I really liked all of my classes and never felt like I was just dragging along or anything. I mainly went to the Annandale campus, and I have to say, it's the best of NOVA's campuses. Having a positive attitude goes along way to enjoying your time anywhere, and that goes for NOVA as well.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Pretty much every other review hit this on the head. NOVA is very inexpensive compared to other schools in the area (George Mason...). There is not a drop off in the quality of teaching at all. All of the professors I've encountered in my two years studying at NOVA have all been leaders within their industry or current/former professors at other four-year colleges in the area (American, Catholic, George Mason).
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GRADES!!! I cannot stress that enough. Please do not think that you can coast through NOVA because it's just a community college. I took 60 credits at NOVA and only got two B's, the rest were straight A's. Also, check up on scholarships that NOVA sponsors or has a partnership with and APPLY APPLY APPLY!! My good grades allowed me to win two scholarships from partners of the college for a total of $61,000 to apply toward tuition at the four-year university that I will be transferring to. There are so many amazing opportunities available for students to take advantage of, but few do. Don't let that happen to you, go out and apply for any aid you can!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Commuters, people with jobs, people with busy schedules, anyone looking to transfer to a four-year university, budget conscious individuals
Some people see community college as just a stepping stone for people that couldn't get into a four-year university in high school. That is not the case at all! There are a great deal of interesting and diverse degree programs available to students. Whether you're just attending to get an Associates degree, or are planning to transfer to a four-year college (that's what I'll be doing this fall!!), NOVA is an amazing place to study.
I really got to know all of my professors and they're all awesome. I really liked all of my classes and never felt like I was just dragging along or anything. I mainly went to the Annandale campus, and I have to say, it's the best of NOVA's campuses. Having a positive attitude goes along way to enjoying your time anywhere, and that goes for NOVA as well.
Pretty much every other review hit this on the head. NOVA is very inexpensive compared to other schools in the area (George Mason...). There is not a drop off in the quality of teaching at all. All of the professors I've encountered in my two years studying at NOVA have all been leaders within their industry or current/former professors at other four-year colleges in the area (American, Catholic, George Mason).
STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GRADES!!! I cannot stress that enough. Please do not think that you can coast through NOVA because it's just a community college. I took 60 credits at NOVA and only got two B's, the rest were straight A's. Also, check up on scholarships that NOVA sponsors or has a partnership with and APPLY APPLY APPLY!! My good grades allowed me to win two scholarships from partners of the college for a total of $61,000 to apply toward tuition at the four-year university that I will be transferring to. There are so many amazing opportunities available for students to take advantage of, but few do. Don't let that happen to you, go out and apply for any aid you can!
Commuters, people with jobs, people with busy schedules, anyone looking to transfer to a four-year university, budget conscious individuals