Community Colleges
Places So Near Can Take You So Far
Whether you are a high school student preparing for community college as a first-year student or a current community college student preparing for transfer to a four-year institution, the College Board can help.
For High School Students
Are you thinking about attending a community college? Here are some questions that might be on your mind (and places to find some answers):
- Why should I attend a community college? (.pdf/40K)
- Is attending a community college the right choice for me?
- Where can I get information about specific community colleges?
- What factors should I consider in selecting a college?
- Where can I find information about college majors and careers?
- How can I pay for college?
- Where can I get I can get more information about community colleges?
- American Association of Community Colleges: www.aacc.nche.edu
- The League for Innovation in the Community College: www.league.org
- Phi Theta Kappa: www.ptk.org
For Current Community College Students
If you are already attending a community college and are thinking about transferring to a four-year college or university, here are some suggestions that will help you prepare for this important transition:
- How should I prepare for transfer?
- When should I start planning for transfer?
- Where can I get specific information about four-year colleges and universities that accept transfer students?
- What factors should I consider in selecting a college or university?
- How should I go about selecting a major or career?
- How can I pay for college?
- Where may I go for more information?
- American Association of Community Colleges: www.aacc.nche.edu
- The League for Innovation in the Community College: www.league.org
- Phi Theta Kappa: www.ptk.org
