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[quote=Anonymous]I looked into the guaranteed admission program.  It's more complicated than you think.  Anything less than a B in many classes means you don't qualify for the guaranteed admission program.  You would have to be very intentional and strategic in knowing which 4-yr degree you want so that you pick the right CC classes to get credit.

Still, I was interested for my kids.  However, the statistics on the percentage of kids who start at CC and eventually get a 4 yr degree are not good.  I think it's something like 15% actually get the 4 yr degree.  That might be your kid, or it might not.  I think the social "pressure" to stay on a path to a 4 yr degree is missing.  And that probably translates into less career-oriented summer plans (jobs/internships).

In theory it seems like a good plan, and I'm glad it is an option since my oldest is not a very strong student.  But, after reading up on it, I concluded that on the whole, it would be better for my child to go to a less competitive 4 yr college than try to do the 2+2 guaranteed admissions program.  If your child is quite motivated and is focussed on using the guaranteed admission program to get the 4 yr degree at the least cost, then I think it can work well.... but that assumes a pretty mature and focussed child -- who probably wouldn't be left with CC as the only option anyway.

Since we have enough $ to pay for a less competitive state school, I think the overall "4 yr college" environment is probably better for a kid who isn't at the top of the class.

Now, if my child fails out of a 4 yr college, CC would be a good back up.    So, I'm glad CC is an option ... but all things considered, it's not the best for encouraging maturity and career effort.[/quote]

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