Community colleges have been gaining recognition from coast-to-coast as a broader array of students are opting to take their first two years at a community college, then transferring to a university for their junior year. As this trend continues, community colleges have been granted the ability to expand their classes and programs, thus making the education level at those schools much higher.
The article states that if one were to go to a community college for the first two years and then transfer, one could save about $50,000 on tuition costs alone. With the economy in such turmoil, it's no wonder why so many more students are choosing this path.
With private university tuition on the rise and with Mrs. Biden's personal endorsement, community colleges have come a long way to become the best bang for your buck.
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Evan Kendall
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Sharon High School 2010 (Sharon, MA)
