Two-Year Colleges Swamped
Saturday November 14, 2009
Two-year colleges in New York have seen such a huge increase in students this fall, that they're starting to get choosier about who they admit. Lisa Foderaro wrote about the issue for The New York Times Wednesday in her article, "Two-Year Colleges, Swamped, No Longer Welcome All."
Across the country, many community colleges have felt similar pressures. The battered economy drove many workers back to school to retool their skills, while others have eschewed a four-year degree in favor of a more affordable two-year program.
What has your experience been? Did you have trouble this fall being accepted to the school at the top of your list?
Comments
Community Colleges all across the US are having to be more selective about who they accept. In Southern California it’s hard as well. The federal government is cutting back on support so the college cannot have all the students they’d like to have.
An option some of my students are pursuing is to take a few classes at a private college, use this to make yourself stand out as a student, transferring colleges is sometimes easier in some states. Having a good GPA and several classes under your belt can make you stand out enough to be among the selected few.
You are showing them that you are a capable student, this will let them know you are able to handle college work even before you are admitted.
If you weren’t accepted, ask your Admissions Advisor if there is anything you can do to set yourself apart as an applicant. This can be very helpful when you request to be considered again.
All the best to your success,
Sophie