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If you were graduating high school in May 2025........
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:33 am
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:33 am
would you consider going to a 2-year community college first?
You can take the entry level general classes for cheaper, plus it may help with the transition from high school to college. After two years, then transfer to LSU or whatever major university.
You can take the entry level general classes for cheaper, plus it may help with the transition from high school to college. After two years, then transfer to LSU or whatever major university.
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:34 am to LSUguy2023
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would you consider going to a 2-year community college first?
First 2 years at community college are free in Tennessee. So that is significantly cheaper...
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:34 am to LSUguy2023
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would you consider going to a 2-year community college first?
As a parent I think it's a great idea and pretty much a wast of money not to.
As an 18 year old, hell no.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:34 am to LSUguy2023
Depends on my parents financial status.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:36 am to LSUguy2023
My son is entering a welding program at a local tech school, should have a solid job lined up before he graduates.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:37 am to LSUguy2023
I wish I had coming out of high school. Would have saved me a lot of money.
Unless you or your kid is wanting to live the “college experience” or they have scholarships, it’s a great way to go.
Unless you or your kid is wanting to live the “college experience” or they have scholarships, it’s a great way to go.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:37 am to OysterPoBoy
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As a parent I think it's a great idea and pretty much a waste of money not to.
As an 18 year old, hell no.
I totally agree although I had one that flew through regular college with no problem. My youngest could have used the community college route. Would have given him time to mature and learn to do college for much cheaper.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:38 am to LSUguy2023
No. Sounds incredibly boring
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:38 am to bad93ex
i am sure there are lots of snobby parents who look down on a two year college and want to impress their friends by saying little kimmy or johnny is going to LSU or Bama or wherever.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:39 am to LSUguy2023
Maybe so. Depends on cost/price. Maybe also consider living situation (live at home during first two years if community college is close and the desired university isn’t nearby).
The degree will still say LSU regardless of where you took History 101.
The degree will still say LSU regardless of where you took History 101.
This post was edited on 2/4/25 at 10:40 am
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:41 am to LSUguy2023
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would you consider going to a 2-year community college first?
You can take the entry level general classes for cheaper, plus it may help with the transition from high school to college. After two years, then transfer to LSU or whatever major university.
lot of factors into this. Are you very bright where you can go for something like engineering? if so, do you have tops and do you live in the BR area
my personal recommendation is if your parents cant just write the check weekly/monthly to pay for things and you will have to take out loans is.....go to your local university.
but dont go to college for some bullshite. Make sure its something worth the investment or time. if not, go sell cars or go into a trade. can make lots of money in both and both can set you up for the future with either going into an industrial sales role or owning a trade business. but both of these kinds of things ton of long hours that you must be willing to do. Or go be an operator.
now if you want to go into something like finance, engineering etc....thats different.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:43 am to LSUguy2023
It's sort of like weddings, sure it's a "waste of money" but man it's a lot of fun and the memories are great.
I have lifelong friends from those first two years at LSU I don't think I would have otherwise.
As an adult the numbers say go to community college.
However, there's also something to be said about being at a school for future prospects too. It's an outlier example, but think about all the kids at Stanford that run businesses with each other now that met in school.
I have lifelong friends from those first two years at LSU I don't think I would have otherwise.
As an adult the numbers say go to community college.
However, there's also something to be said about being at a school for future prospects too. It's an outlier example, but think about all the kids at Stanford that run businesses with each other now that met in school.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:48 am to LSUguy2023
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would you consider going to a 2-year community college first?
Depends on your aptitude.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:52 am to LSUguy2023
There's no right answer here, it really depends upon the situation.
Not long ago, many might have scoffed at this suggestion, though, and that would certainly be wrong. Some kids need to gain a sense of work to understand why education is important so they don't blow it when they have the opportunity. Other kids may struggle a bit their first few years in school. Community Colleges are a great option when done right.
That said, a true college experience shouldn't be ridiculed, either. You learn a lot through a well-rounded education, even in subjects that have no bearing on your later career. As well, there's a lot of truth in the adage, take professors, not classes. That's not something you will often find in a community college
Not long ago, many might have scoffed at this suggestion, though, and that would certainly be wrong. Some kids need to gain a sense of work to understand why education is important so they don't blow it when they have the opportunity. Other kids may struggle a bit their first few years in school. Community Colleges are a great option when done right.
That said, a true college experience shouldn't be ridiculed, either. You learn a lot through a well-rounded education, even in subjects that have no bearing on your later career. As well, there's a lot of truth in the adage, take professors, not classes. That's not something you will often find in a community college
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:54 am to LSUguy2023
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impress their friends by saying little kimmy or johnny is going to LSU or Bama or wherever.
My friends would puke.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:55 am to LSUguy2023
Also depends on which community college he's thinking of.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:59 am to LSUguy2023
My son was able to take those classes in high school with dual credit. He will graduate high school this May just a couple electives short of being a sophomore. He’s currently taking Business Calculus bc he’s already taking all entry level math classes.
The important thing is to make sure that those credits will transfer to the university.
The important thing is to make sure that those credits will transfer to the university.
Posted on 2/4/25 at 11:01 am to LSUguy2023
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would you consider going to a 2-year community college first?
Yes.
Two of my kids enrolled at a community college while still in high school, and graduated from high school and community college at the same time. One stayed in state and one went to college out of state. The in state college student graduated in three years. The out of state college didn't accept the community college credits, so it's a four year program.
But for staying in state, community college credits are absolutely a great deal. It allows the student to finish a 4 year degree early or double major without having to work too hard.
This post was edited on 2/4/25 at 11:03 am
Posted on 2/4/25 at 11:03 am to LSUguy2023
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You can take the entry level general classes for cheaper, plus it may help with the transition from high school to college. After two years, then transfer to LSU or whatever major university.
You guys do not have Duel Credit in Louisiana anymore? High school students should be able to graduate from high school with 30-60 hours of college credit instead of going to a community college post high school.
https://www.dallasisd.org/departments/post-secondary-partnerships-and-programs/dual-credit
Posted on 2/4/25 at 11:05 am to MyNameIsNobody
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You guys do not have Duel Credit in Louisiana anymore?
I have heard of it in some parts of the state. Don’t recall it being widely available everywhere. I have heard of students in Ascension Parish taking classes at River Parish Community College. Has been a while though
This post was edited on 2/4/25 at 11:07 am
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