The teachers at Northern Virginia Community College (or, as its students and staff call it, NOVA) truly are amazing educators. Many people are sorely mistaken when they think that as a community college, NOVA provides poor quality in its education. In fact, many of the teachers work a job aside from teaching which gives them field experience of what is in their lectures. Not only that, some are even teachers in more well-known schools as well, such as George Mason University or even William and Mary.
Classes tend to be smaller, so students and teachers have the opportunity to be able to further discuss the material if needed.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I definitely enjoy being at NOVA. It's close to home, yet students come from all different counties so there are still plenty of people to meet. The academic advising staff is excellent, to the point where I am always pointed towards the right direction and I know that I'm making progress in obtaining my degree. The teacher-to-student ratio is convenient, and the tuition is reasonable.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Did I mention the great tuition? It has to be one of the biggest advantages of being at Northern Virginia Community College! Students take the same classes at NOVA as they would at other, more pricey colleges; these classes also transfer easily from NOVA to almost any college in Virginia. This is especially useful when the student is looking to transfer while following the guaranteed admissions agreement between NOVA and many other colleges.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Students looking at NOVA should know that checking their NOVA email regularly is extremely beneficial (a lot of people tend to forget about their email accounts). The staff often send notifications about upcoming events that are easily missed: plays, contests, talent shows, assemblies, college fairs, scholarships and fundraisers.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Northern Virginia Community College is great for students that want or need to live close to home, or want a class size convenient for participation. It is more convenient for those that can drive, however, there is a bus that takes students to the campuses as well. Most of all, NOVA shines brilliantly for students who are looking to transfer, especially if they are freshmen students who are only beginning to adjust to college life.
The teachers at Northern Virginia Community College (or, as its students and staff call it, NOVA) truly are amazing educators. Many people are sorely mistaken when they think that as a community college, NOVA provides poor quality in its education. In fact, many of the teachers work a job aside from teaching which gives them field experience of what is in their lectures. Not only that, some are even teachers in more well-known schools as well, such as George Mason University or even William and Mary. Classes tend to be smaller, so students and teachers have the opportunity to be able to further discuss the material if needed.
I definitely enjoy being at NOVA. It's close to home, yet students come from all different counties so there are still plenty of people to meet. The academic advising staff is excellent, to the point where I am always pointed towards the right direction and I know that I'm making progress in obtaining my degree. The teacher-to-student ratio is convenient, and the tuition is reasonable.
Did I mention the great tuition? It has to be one of the biggest advantages of being at Northern Virginia Community College! Students take the same classes at NOVA as they would at other, more pricey colleges; these classes also transfer easily from NOVA to almost any college in Virginia. This is especially useful when the student is looking to transfer while following the guaranteed admissions agreement between NOVA and many other colleges.
Students looking at NOVA should know that checking their NOVA email regularly is extremely beneficial (a lot of people tend to forget about their email accounts). The staff often send notifications about upcoming events that are easily missed: plays, contests, talent shows, assemblies, college fairs, scholarships and fundraisers.
Northern Virginia Community College is great for students that want or need to live close to home, or want a class size convenient for participation. It is more convenient for those that can drive, however, there is a bus that takes students to the campuses as well. Most of all, NOVA shines brilliantly for students who are looking to transfer, especially if they are freshmen students who are only beginning to adjust to college life.