Thursday, December 08, 2005
TWO YEAR OR FOUR YEAR COLLEGE?
Dear Guidance Guy,
I want to be a teacher, probably social studies. My grades are pretty good so I know I can get into college. But my mom is a single parent and disabled so I think I need to stay home and take care of her.
What I want to do is go to a community college for the first two years and then transfer to a four year college. Is this a good idea?
Sincerely,
Pete in Kentucky
*****
Dear Pete,
This sounds like a very good idea, for a few different reasons...
1. Community college is less expensive than four year schools. I'm guessing if you have a disabled mom and you're in a single parent house, money is an issue.
2. You'll feel better knowing your mother is being taken care of. Not being sure can take away from your concentration in school and cause you to not do your best.
What you do need to do is make sure you have a four year college in mind that will accept you as a transfer student into their education major. Some two year and four year colleges have agreements that let you transfer as long as your average is high enough.
Last thing, Pete. I think it's great that you're thinking about your mom. It shows a lot of maturity and honor on your part. I bet you'll be a great teacher!
All The Best,
The Guidance Guy
I want to be a teacher, probably social studies. My grades are pretty good so I know I can get into college. But my mom is a single parent and disabled so I think I need to stay home and take care of her.
What I want to do is go to a community college for the first two years and then transfer to a four year college. Is this a good idea?
Sincerely,
Pete in Kentucky
*****
Dear Pete,
This sounds like a very good idea, for a few different reasons...
1. Community college is less expensive than four year schools. I'm guessing if you have a disabled mom and you're in a single parent house, money is an issue.
2. You'll feel better knowing your mother is being taken care of. Not being sure can take away from your concentration in school and cause you to not do your best.
What you do need to do is make sure you have a four year college in mind that will accept you as a transfer student into their education major. Some two year and four year colleges have agreements that let you transfer as long as your average is high enough.
Last thing, Pete. I think it's great that you're thinking about your mom. It shows a lot of maturity and honor on your part. I bet you'll be a great teacher!
All The Best,
The Guidance Guy
