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The Cost of Books

Tuition is just one part of the cost of college. College books cost a lot of money. Students taking eight classes a year may end up spending over $1,000 on books. The cost of that Introduction to Psychology book is going to be the same whether you're at a community college or elite private college. 


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GPA and Academic Preparation

Community colleges tend to have open admissions, and the classes are often larger than at four-year schools (this helps keep the price low). In many cases, the instructors at community colleges have more and bigger classes than the faculty at four-year colleges. The result: after transferring, students sometimes find that their work receives more scrutiny and is held to a different standard. It can be shocking to suddenly earn "C"s when you had straight "A"s in community college. And if your grades do plummet, that can cost you when applying for jobs and trying to fulfill major requirements. 

Advice: After transferring, meet with professors early in the term to discuss your work; take advantage of academic support services if needed.


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The Social Cost of Community College

Many transfer students feel isolated when they arrive at a four-year college. Unlike the other juniors at the college, the transfer student does not have a strong group of friends and has not connected with the college's faculty, clubs, student organizations and social scene. While these social costs are not financial, they can become financial if this isolation leads to depression, poor academic performance, or difficulty lining up internships and reference letters. 

Advice: Most four-year colleges have academic and social support services for transfer students. Take advantage of these services. They will help you get acclimated to your new school, and they will help you meet peers.


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A Final Word on Community Colleges

Community colleges and four-year colleges vary greatly. Some community colleges prepare students well for the work at a selective four-year institution, and some don't do quite as well. Some four-year colleges will accept most credits from a community college; some will not. In the end, you'll need to talk to the faculty and administrators at both schools to make your transfer and transition as smooth as possible.
Final word: be a social creature.


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