Fills a void for a comprehensive guide on succeeding in a two-year college environment.
• Helps readers connect their needs, plans, and personalities to courses and programs.
Enrollment at community colleges is booming. In fact, 6.7 million students—half of all undergraduates in the nation—attend community colleges, and the number has grown by 10 percent in just the last year. But as students of all ages pursue this path many don’t know how to pick the right program, juggle classes with other responsibilities, or succeed academically. This book guides students through these areas and shows them how to make the most of the community college experience. Students will explore certificate and degree options; connect their needs, plans, and personalities to courses and programs; and gain tips for enhancing their financial aid package and scoring scholarships.
Community College Companion also takes students beyond the early stages of their experience to set themselves up for success in college and their future careers. Readers learn how to make the most of online courses; take advantage of campus resources; avoid commuting inefficiencies; play it smart during the transfer process; and develop a career plan.
