The community college advantage : your guide to a low-cost, high-reward college experience

Explains the benefits of going to community college and what prospective students need to know about the experience. Argues that going to community college and transferring to a four-year school is a great way to cut costs and find more educational flexibility. Offers tips on successful program construction, getting financial aid, where to transfer, and how to get into the top schools. A final chapter focuses on career planning and thinking about employment. She also provides a resource guide to financial aid and other resources. Melville is an entrepreneur and consultant who works with community college transfer students. Read more... Abstract: Explains the benefits of going to community college and what prospective students need to know about the experience. Argues that going to community college and transferring to a four-year school is a great way to cut costs and find more educational flexibility. Offers tips on successful program construction, getting financial aid, where to transfer, and how to get into the top schools. A final chapter focuses on career planning and thinking about employment. She also provides a resource guide to financial aid and other resources. Melville is an entrepreneur and consultant who works with community college transfer students Get your head in the game Section 1. Welcome to community college : Realities and amazing opportunities ; Secrets to making the most of your classes, teachers, and peers ; Special note: AA and AS: what's the big difference? Section 2. Getting into your dream school : What is transferring and who transfers? ; Special note: Transferring for developmental students ; Knowing when and where to transfer ; Taking the courses that matter ; Semester checklist: The ultimate transfer guide Section 3. Transferring: it's all about the details : Getting into the top schools ; The transfer resume: looking good on paper ; Applying to transfer: how to outsmart the system ; Cheat sheet: The transfer application worksheet ; The super simple guide to financial aid ; Special note: How to use a scholarship search engine ; Financial aid after transfer ; Accepted! Now what? Section 4. Landing the dream job : Thinking about employment during college ; Get hired! Two techniques to increase your chances ; Preparing to apply for the job ; Being a professional is easier than you think Resources : FAQs ; Financial aid glossary ; Online resources. Content: Get your head in the game -- Section 1. Welcome to community college : Realities and amazing opportunities Secrets to making the most of your classes, teachers, and peers Special note: AA and AS: what's the big difference? -- Section 2. Getting into your dream school : What is transferring and who transfers? Special note: Transferring for developmental students Knowing when and where to transfer Taking the courses that matter Semester checklist: The ultimate transfer guide -- Section 3. Transferring: it's all about the details : Getting into the top schools The transfer resume: looking good on paper Applying to transfer: how to outsmart the system Cheat sheet: The transfer application worksheet The super simple guide to financial aid Special note: How to use a scholarship search engine Financial aid after transfer Accepted! Now what? -- Section 4. Landing the dream job : Thinking about employment during college Get hired! Two techniques to increase your chances Preparing to apply for the job Being a professional is easier than you think -- Resources : FAQs Financial aid glossary Online resources. Maximize your college experience. Follow the track that costs less and pays more. Whether you're looking to transfer to a four-year school or you want an edge in the job market, community college could be your key to success. The question How can you make community college work to your advantage? The Community College Your Guide to a Low-Cost, High-Reward College Experience is the first community college strategy guide focused on maximizing your college experience. With helpful tips and worksheets, you'll be prepared from the minute you set foot on campus. Optimize your time in community college. Uncover secrets to making the most of your classes, teachers, and peers. Transfer to your dream school. Follow a step-by-step guide to the transfer process and obtain access to the best colleges in the nation. Gain life skills that prepare you for the real world. Apply these tips and techniques to your life after college and see all your hard work pay off.