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You're on your way to a successful finals week. Remember that finals week is just a fraction of your academic journey, so even if you don't ace every exam, keep pushing forward. The key is to learn, grow, and develop skills that will benefit you in your future career. Congratulations on making it this far, and good luck!

Community college is a great option after high school. You will save money and take the same classes you would take at a 4-year university at community college. If you attend a community college near home, you can also stay close to family for an additional couple of years.

Since the pandemic, community colleges have innovated to make it possible to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer completely online. Community college students are a diverse population. You might work full time. You might be a parent. You might have to take care of a family member. You might learn better virtually. You might have a health condition. Whatever your reason is, it is now possible to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer completely online.

If you go to a community college in California, you can absolutely transfer to a university out of state. If you go to a community college outside of California, you can also transfer to a university in California. Universities want transfer students, and your location should not affect which transfer opportunities you have access to.

An Associate’s Degree is a 2-year degree while a Bachelor’s Degree is a 4-year degree. As an undergraduate student, when you receive a diploma from a university like UC Berkeley or Denver University, you have earned a bachelor’s degree.

Many students don’t apply to private universities because they think it will be too expensive. This isn’t true! There are many private universities that offer a very generous financial aid package. Some private universities offer scholarships specifically for transfer students. Some private universities match the tuition cost of a University of California. Sometimes, attending a private university costs less money than a public university.