quote:Originally posted by RJM:
The problem in the northeast is people look down their noses at JuCos. It's very hard to transfer in to the better schools from a JuCo. It's old thinking. But it's the way it is. Actually it's northeast elitist academic thinking. But it's the way it is.
RJM - quite honestly this is one of those situations where people have a problem with you. If you would correct your statement and say "some people" it would actually be more accurate. The real truth is "you" have a problem with JUCO's.
JUCO's end up being a great option for those who lack funds and cannot otherwise attend colleges. We have a great program here in NJ called NJ STARS, where if you graduate in the top 15% of your HS class, you can go to the local community college, then to a state university all tuition free. The college diploma will say Rutgers or College of NJ, not the local community college.
JUCO's also work as a baseball option, buying the player time to grow as a player and a student while still offering the ability to end up at a great academic school. Check out the rosters of Duke or Vanderbilt if you need examples.
IMHO, I think you need to get over your "Northeast elitist academic" thinking. It is pretty obnoxious.