Some brutally honest community college transfer advice

I've been looking back at my older CC related videos and realized that there's a common theme....
I've noticed that most of the advice/tips I've been giving are stuff that YOU SHOULD do when attending or preparing for CC.
So for this video, I decided to switch it up and tell you 3 things that you should NOT do.
3 key things that you should AVOID if you're going or planning to attend a community college.
Some of these advices you may not want to hear because you may be guilty of them.. but hey... it's better to get honest advice than false advice..
And don't feel too bad if you do...Cuz I've been guilty of them as well.. so I'm just passing my knowledge to you.
ADVICE #1: Starts @ 1:10
ADVICE #2: Starts @ 3:25
ADVICE #3: Starts @ 5:50
Remember.. at the end of the day.. what matters most.. is whether or not you take action.. of the knowledge you learn..
You can binge watch these CC vids all you want.. because the advice is true.. and the advice will help you.
But without taking action.. there really is no point..
Good Luck.
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My High School Stats:
GPA: 3.2 (unweighted)
SAT: 1980/2400 (600 reading, 600 math, 780 writing)
Extracurriculars: 4 years band lol
Essays: 9/10
Colleges accepted: 0/10 (UCSC waitlist)
My Community College Stats:
GPA: 4.0
Letter of Rec: 3
Years attended: 2 years
Extracurriculars: Jamba Juice
Essays: 9/10
Colleges accepted: USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSD, UC Irvine, UC Davis, Cal Poly SLO, UCSB (8/8 accepted)
College I Chose: University of Southern California
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[@KRHEE]

Just Made a Tik Tok :) www.tiktok.com/@themillennialpod

[@matthewantin4728]

I'm looking to go to CC because I come from an Upper-Middle class family, and have been a good student throughout my high school years. I've completed countless honors and AP classes, graduating with a near 4.0 and am looking to being admitted into top colleges in the country. However again, we are Upper-Middle class, and my parents are refusing to pay much for my college, leaving me with 120k in debt even if I go to state school. So community college, even though it hurts to realize my high school years didn't matter, would be a much more viable option. Then the complicated option comes, which is I can't have myself stay with my parents for another couple years as our relationship is not good whatsoever. But if I can just be resilient and live with my parents for another two years, go to CC, work part time and save up 25k or so, I'll hopefully be able to better afford finishing my college experience at a more prestigious university.

[@Mai0673]

I literally relate so much. Me and my parents don’t get along and idk how I’m gonna move out if I do decide a CC. I got into my dream school and got TWO scholarships from it but it still wasn’t enough. I brought a 48k out of state school down to 25k which is great for an out of state school but that’s still 100k in debt. I’m upper middle class as well and they’re not helping me either. We’re in the home stretch and I’m so stressed about loans I don’t even have yet!!! CC and transfer is looking like the financially safe option.

[@matthewantin4728]

Mai Yeah man in the end of the day it’s whatever is most financially sound. Update to my post, I’ve gotten into my dream schools however I’m almost 100% sure that I’m gonna go to my state school. One gave me a full ride and uconn gave me a nice scholarship so if I commute it will only be 7k a year. Opportunities will come so just be patient and in the end of the day think what’s best for ur future. Keep your head up man I know it’s tough

[@mushi9120]

update on this? i’m currently in the EXACT position

[@sahlofolina823]

@@mushi9120 me too sister

[@meloncholee5968]

Are you not allowed to transfer early? You don't have to obtain perfect 2 years if not required.

[@Noc4ball]

Community College is the way to go, financially. The first two years are general eds, anyway. The only sell for going to a 4-year is the full college experience all four years.

[@KRHEE]

The 4 yr college experience is a pretty good sell tho..... 😂

[@aidan4530]

@@KRHEE is it really though? I heard it’s overrated

[@pyukumuku-6645]

@@aidan4530 I heard it's OVERWHELMING!

[@raccoonbigg]

@Henry Zuniga Hernandez The money you pay going to a university all 4 years isnt going to be worth paying off alot of the time. And with FAFSA, you would probably be able to get community college for free.

[@star-rh8bk]

@@raccoonbigg can’t you use fasfa to get into the 4 year university??

[@yoitsKaylyn]

I WISH I went to CC out of high school now.. I'm transferring into CC from a state college at the moment because of financial issues but it's the best decision right now. I was not prepared at all for a state school, I did earn credits from a year and a half , but I also learned my major was not for me and am actually excited to explore a new interest at CC and become prepared to transfer into a different school I had no idea I would be interested in. So I believe CC is worth it!

[@Tommy-su9tb]

Honestly when I was in high school I had that mentality of thinking about creating new friends, partying, etc, and was pretty bummed that I chose to go to CC, even when there was a state school option (only one cause my grades were awful). However, I'm in my second year at CC and at least at my CC, is really good in terms of environment and learning. What I further realized is just the level of maturity and freedom I obtained as I am older, only a year and a half after being 18. I truly appreciate making my own money working, and I feel as if going to CC provides me the ability to live a life I choose to, because theirs a lot of freedom in my opinion with the level of coursework, which is relatively easy, and how much time you have. Now what I really want to do now is such make as much money as possible, save money, and eventually do stuff like traveling, and the thought of constant college partying, etc kind of doesn't excite me as much. But im just speaking on my behalf, not every CC is the same, and many do suck. But what I did obtained is that I'm starting to save so much money from just working and no rent or anything, and when I move out it gives me flexibility with the money that I have.

[@camilaarce6623]

Hi,what college were you attending?

[@soccer3950]

What was your gpa

[@Mike-is8cz]

I actually dropped out of high school when the whole COVID situation happened. I was in my junior year of HS and I had no motivation to do my work and I wasn’t in the right mind at the time, but before the whole situation I had a decent GPA probably a 3.4, and I actually did my work. but Looking back I do regret it, and now I want to turn my life around so I plan on getting my GED, attending CC and transferring to a university. Thank you for this video !

[@fl0pZ3]

hey man i kind of had a similar situation, for me junior year was fully virtual because of covid and i was miserable. i only failed one class but did horribly in the rest of my classes. going back in person in senior year i retook the classi failed and got all A’s, but was very disappointed that even after my hard work, my final high school gpa was crappy. but im glad i could at least get my diploma because now im at community college and in a much better place. i know you made this comment like 4 months ago but i hope everything goes well for you!!!

[@avdrrew]

You got this brotha! make it happen! :)

[@francheska2113]

I know exactly how you feel because I went through the same thing lol. I hope the best for us kids at community college

[@sanalasokan3359]

My parents forced me to go to a state school last semester. I hated it. So much happier at CC rn.

[@markganesh5363]

How is cc, I was planning on going for ME or EE then transferring after 2 years.

[@sanalasokan3359]

@@markganesh5363CC is made for you to transfer. So if you have set your mind on a school, just go to community and try to transfer.

[@brotherjoll1802]

Huh....? Bro you should’ve partied or something

[@sanalasokan3359]

@@brotherjoll1802 i went to a commuter school so parties were kinda scarce

[@akshitha4643]

Sanal Asokan I plan on going to CC for pre recs and maybe two years then transfer to state school for the other 2 yrs. Would that be a good idea?

[@belair5009]

Everyone says CC sucks until they transfer and see that “Pay due:” statement for the first time. Everyone says CC sucks until they transfer and realize the school is impossibly large and they are on their own and professors don’t care about them and don’t have time for them. CC and 4 years have their pros and cons, in my opinion going to cc for 2 years then transfer is the best of both worlds. Listen to this guy, doing your research on everything is going to make the difference between loving your life and hating it! All the info you need is available online, or find someone who can give you tips. ALL the work you do will be worth it, I promise you.

[@alexxx3021]

So after 2 years of community college, when you transfer to a university, do you only attend there for 2 more years of four more?

[@GenoLogan]

Haha this guy is such a realist. Honestly, this should be the mindset of every student and maybe there wouldn’t be so much national student debt and people would generally be happier knowing they made their own decisions.

[@tonymullen4779]

Thanks for the video man. You’re right, the decision should by mine and no one else’s. It’s so hard nowadays to follow your heart because of what everyone else thinks. But this is something I have to ignore for success 🙏

[@ayeshaaziz4044]

So happy I made the descision to go to cc, obv I got a lot of ppl judging me to why i got there...even tho i had capability to go to uni, the 2nd year is litteraly the best moments in cc, i got on-campus job, and saving AND earning hell lot of money, AND making new friends and litteraly living my life, its life changing and I love it...i hope yall the best! Btw the classes are lutterly the same as uni, u just get to save a lot of money

[@rachelszeto2774]

How were you able to make friends lol I’m in my first semester of cc.

[@andrealinares3435]

This was very reassuring to hear.

[@alexxx3021]

Are going to transfer to a university?

[@wassupguy1505]

@@rachelszeto2774 So it's that had huh?

[@rachelszeto2774]

@@wassupguy1505 I finished my first year at cc, and I was able to make a lot of friends! Mostly everyone is in the same boat as you, so you’d be surprised at how many friends you’d make if you actually talk to people. Otherwise, it would be hard to make friends without actively talking to people in your classes. I wasn’t actively in clubs, so all my friends were from my classes. Good luck!

[@bogiewogie2299]

hey thanks for this, i’m a senior rn and scared af to go to college. my work habits aren’t where they need to be, and i feel like i’m not really prepared to be at a four year uni. i’m also conflicted because many of my friends are going to unis, and the people ik who are at cc aren’t exactly model students. but going to a cc and transferring seems like the best choice for me, and i want to go that route now :)

[@Kiartist23]

i am in the same boat as u!! for my first 3 years of high school i was struggling severely with work ethic and i honestly feel severely stunted because of all that wasted time. i wish u luck !

[@furyborn.1409]

My besto frendo

[@Kiartist23]

@Henry Zuniga Hernandez hi! i actually finished my senior year with a 4.4 gpa, but my cumulative gpa was like 2.7 lmao. im in community college now, and i definitely think i made the right choice. i just finished a summer chem class (4 credits) with an A, while also juggling a trig class (6 credits), and doing research at a local university. my senior year was pretty fucking boring. i advise you to grind this year to get your grades up and fight senioritis. if u need any tips (cuz i literally started from having nothing to studying almost all day) just lmk. hope ur doing well

[@eveling.402]

Same situation here :,)

[@gaia1723]

@@Kiartist23 me too! my senior year I was on honor roll and had a 3.8-4.0 but because my work ethic was so bad from earlier my cumulative was 2.5 like🤦🏾‍♀️ but I try not to dwell on my past because there’s nothing I can do about. I just know I’ve grown as a person and I’m ready to put in the work and transfer to my dream school😄

[@oscarbrito788]

Broooo thank u so much for your vids. I've been watching them periodically throughout the last few months while the whole application process has played out and I'm not gonna lie, your vids just gave me inspiration and insight! Just found out a few days ago that I got accepted into USC"s Annenberg for journalism as an incoming junior! Appreciate the vids, homie!

[@IcejjfishTbone]

Also there is a healthy amount of procrastination. If it goes to far you guys should actually seek help. It will not only affect your school life but long term goals.

[@user-uh7dx1rs5h]

Don't procrastinate on the research and know what you want to do and what your schedule will be like. Build connections with people so you know what classes to take with what professors. The decision is mine to be made, don't make the final choice off of someone else's say.

[@HeathenofthePineyWoods]

I wish I would've started out at a CC. I would've saved so much money. The college experience, after classes, is about the people you meet. I got quite the education just from meeting people from around the world. I ended up taking classes at a CC when I went home for the summer and joined their theatre department. Those folks were so much fun and we remain friends today (15 years later.)

[@KRHEE]

CC is underrated

[@IcejjfishTbone]

Remember guys they want a diverse class, not a diverse student. Your 200 clubs won’t help if you aren’t a leader in any.

[@nateclemmens2509]

Thanks for the video man, helped me think of community college as a fresh start!

[@frostedfelony]

*Me who is thankful to have a chance to get into community college-*

[@potatotoast]

This video helped a lot. I just got rejected from all UCs so I'm enrolling into cc to transfer. Love your mindset!

[@hueningkaj]

I’m a GED graduate who’s planning on applying to CC in the fall for the first 2 years and then transferring to a university but overall clueless about college apps, this helped me loads. Thank you!!

[@lustejon]

Yo I’m on my finals week. Passed chem 1 with an A today, History and Trig tommorrow. All in all chances are pretty high that I will get As on all my classes, even with this covid bullshit. I’m going for engineering in Texas, on my 2nd semester rn. Anyhow just wanna wish good luck to all on the same journey as I am, stay strong guys!

[@extraordynary7809]

Are you in CC???

[@lustejon]

ExtraORDYNary Forgot to mention. Yeah, I’m in cc

[@kam9908]

here

[@wassupguy1505]

@@lustejon which one?

[@lustejon]

@@wassupguy1505 If you mean which cc I was at Lone Star College North Harris but ended up transferring to University of Louisville of all places. Life can be weird.

[@EverySingleGuitars]

If you like guitars................. or music...............

[@karlasantamaria6889]

i love this guy’s vibe

[@yengomango]

Ur the realest g for all these vids ty

[@IcejjfishTbone]

Also on the 2 months minimum I would extend that to 6-12 months. Just because it’s gonna be much more easy in the long term when you spend time planing. After months of planing all you have to do is execute it

[@mellowvalentine9354]

I love your energy, dude.

[@ryujin2206]

Im only attending cc because I missed all the deadlines for colleges in my state... Lmao. I ranked 20 out of 595 seniors in my graduating class and I am capable of attending the top colleges in my state but I'm glad I was lazy and decided to do two years and transfer. My work ethic isn't where i want it to be right now and I think going for the cheapest option is the best for me. Also, I don't have my driver's license and staying close to home gives me valuable time to start learning. I also can apply for jobs to get experience and get myself out there.

[@briannaalejo9226]

Same exact boat, missed deadlines for my chosen college and now attend cc. Probably a God send because of covid, and I plan to transfer debt free and money saved

[@hydroponic2103]

My mom works at a cc I always knew I’d go there first then transfer

[@javy3446]

Motivation I needed right now

[@Mrs.pinkalicious]

My sister is at a four year college but I wanna do cc then transfer to university I think my mom would be supportive too b/c she even said I don’t have to go to college if I don’t want to

[@johnlivingston6986]

Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you

[@typ0id]

I'm currently planning on going to CC due to financial reasons and the fact that I have no clue what major to go into. I tend to hop from one skill to another (the best way to describe it would be "Jack of all trades, master at none." So I'm kinda just limbo'ing for now.

[@bubblegumbp9050]

That's how I started. There is this quote I follow now to trust on the process, specifically trust that your interests will lead to your passion. I just wished I heard that in the beginning probably would have lowered the anxiety.

[@jamaglaqui3912]

This motivated me, ty g

[@Desmondchann]

Yo, I heard that you study for tests in hs but still didn't do well on those tests but how did you do so well in cc such as taking tests if you weren't getting good test scores in high school? What did you do differently?

[@paytonsample]

If I remember correctly. His previous videos he talked about a mindset change completely on making sure to get down on grades, get a schedule, etc. correct me if I’m wrong but making sure to basically keep this second chance in the back of your head and motivate yourself through it.

[@selin1587]

Community college is easier than most high schools

[@Eulicez]

You motivate me. Thank you

[@seamilk343]

Thanks for this video. I am currently a senior and I am not sure what I want to major in. You think going to a cc if you're undeclared is a good idea? or would a gap year be rather safer?

[@leslieruiz6933]

Hi!! I'm also a senior and I'm in the same position as you, but I think going to a cc if you're undeclared is a good idea because you can take different classes for different majors to see what truly interests you because cc is not as expensive as a four year uni, because if you were to go to a uni, changing majors will cost you THOUSANDS and you'll waste all that time and money for nothing, and with cc you won't waste as much money. And with a gap year...I'm not too sure, we're all different and I'd probably not take it because in that gap year I'd probably start working and then we get so caught up in getting cash flow and then we just forget about school/studying and just set it aside and keep on working. But I hope you make the best decision for yourself! Wishing you the best of luck ^^

[@jabrilamba4581]

Came across your channel just in time I’m abt to binge

[@venetiantiger1890]

thank you, i needed this

[@eyeseeyou3322]

You kept it real👆

[@albertvathapally84]

you the real G

[@nadiratabassum9812]

This is first time I am watching your videos bt I think I am gonna watch all of your videos because all those topic is related to me.Thanks bro for those videos.😊

[@KRHEE]

Good luck

[@nadiratabassum9812]

@@KRHEE 😄

[@bean8749]

Ok I think I might have fell into advice 1 so Im taking basic classes simply due to the fact i really dont know what to do. If I went undecided and have no clue what I want to major in does this apply to advice 1?

[@spammail7382]

Hey man! Wonderful video. I'd like to follow the advice to not do what others say, but I really want to get other past CC/private college students' testimonials to get a better idea personally which (when you weigh financial options vs. experience) options are better, and whether I'm even looking at them the right way or not. It's just better for me to assess my real chances and learn which one I would be better off with. My family didn't go to college in the U.S., so we know very limited people I can talk to. Does anyone have any tips? I really appreciate it ❣

[@axelacrane1072]

my first semester (fall) at cc is gonna be online due to covid :( i wonder if that’s a good or a bad thing

[@s.bobcat7795]

It’s easier, one of his last videos covers this.

[@jaydig3288]

Just check rate my professor. Look for professors who teach online classes and get get good reviews for those online classes

[@graceblondell7320]

make the best of it, the biggest struggle will probably be self motivation but you can do it

[@Noc4ball]

@@jaydig3288 That only applies to professors who teach only online or predominantly online. ALL classes are online so how is one supposed to know which professors have a history of teaching online? Rate my professor is very misleading right now because all courses are virtual. An in-person teacher can be really great but subpar online. Or, vice-versa.

[@blinkbubs3994]

remember what youre there for!

[@min3018]

Very similar to me in how I got into UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis but now attending cc (luckily I have family at SoCal so I’m living with them as opposed to staying at home)

[@s.bobcat7795]

Going to CC in fall

[@arianalomelin9870]

wow i needed this

[@Ethan-bx9yp]

Love the cole in the backround

[@KRHEE]

Good ear 😀

[@lalipopc.5203]

Great video, very helpful !

[@KRHEE]

Np

[@fatmamusa6186]

Dammn is hard to hear that, thanks god I learned that early.

[@robertroe8862]

The universities here encourage cc first. Transfers drive up the university graduation rates. In some cases the university won't even accept you until you get a gen ed certification at cc college.

[@shujayethossain6554]

Do I have to provide proof of my extra-curriculars to Stanford?

[@favoriteheartfelt7401]

Im going to a university in the fall but I’m looking to transfer to a top 25 school. I thought it would be better chance if I transferred off this university it would give me a better chance since it looks better I would think on my application

[@ydb1523]

It’s actually harder to get into some of the top 25 schools as a transfer. I suggest looking up the transfer admission rates compared to regular admission rates of the schools you’re interested in.

[@favoriteheartfelt7401]

Antonio JJ well yeah but I already graduated so it was community college or a state school so I’m at a state school and hopefully will be able to transfer to a top 25

[@reanadiamante1319]

It’s doable but difficult. I don’t know if you’re in California but In my state, it’s easier to get into a top 25 school like UCLA, UC Berkeley, and USC as a CC transfer than a university transfer. The CCs work with the universities to help students transfer, and there’s even programs such as TAG (transfer admission guarantee) that basically gives you an automatic acceptance to a UC as long as you meet the requirements

[@madeofdespair6356]

I got into UC Berkeley (my dream school) and all of the UC’s and CSU’s I applied to, though I am considering going into community college because I don’t feel mentally prepared for the competitive environment at Berkeley, and I also want a shot at USC, should I go to Berkeley and put up with the 4 years ( I also got a full ride for this year) or go to community and then transfer back to Berkeley or USC just to feel more prepare and be close to home

[@char6081]

Loved this video I feel less shitty about cc

[@KRHEE]

cc not too bad .. just gotta get it over w quick

[@feliciatran5667]

my parents wouldn’t let me go to an out of state community college bc of the out of state tuition so now i applied to one of the in state community colleges in VA and i haven’t been happy about the decision

[@angiegutie8665]

which community college did u go to? i also live in Virginia and I was planning on going to nova

[@feliciatran5667]

@@angiegutie8665 ooooo what a coincidence! i go to CVCC, and i went to NOVA for Spring 2021 semester. but didn’t really like NOVA for some reason. i like CVCC better than NOVA, no offense!

[@fl0pZ3]

hii i know this comment is really old but can i ask why you weren’t happy going to cc in virginia? im on my first semester at VPCC (in hampton area) and im loving it so far

[@feliciatran5667]

@@fl0pZ3 hi, Idr why I wasn’t happy with it bc it’s been a while and I’m not comfortable sharing it with a stranger. Sorry

[@fl0pZ3]

@@feliciatran5667 that’s fine lol

[@user-xx7ju1wm4d]

Had to sub, ur too cool

[@alanrivas2950]

Good advice forsure

[@donaldgutierrez1486]

bro thank you

[@happyhour4670]

Thanks

[@medusabitch4771]

So there aren’t a lot of parties and easy to make new friends at a CC? Cus i’m only staying for 1 year so im tryna have as much fun as possible

[@KRHEE]

U tryna go to CC for partying? 😂😂

[@sweetpototo03]

Thank u!

[@chasebierig3065]

I’m attending cc right now and living at home really isn’t working out great for me. Is it possible to try to transfer to a UC before I finish 2 years?

[@walterblanco7983]

I think they require a minimum of 60 units but I'm not entirely sure

[@miraclelove9388]

Why isn't it working out great

[@everythingviral.6081]

Bane did not beat Batman. Joker defeated Bane in the well in Europe

[@huitzilopochtli2872]

I mean, I like my community college...

[@gtxTrades179]

solid

[@belezapula]

Thank you

[@KRHEE]

You’re welcome

[@gabbyheartemoji]

is it possible to graduate from community college in one year

[@KRHEE]

It’s possible

[@DD-kw9wp]

I’m finishing my associates in one year. I started in my senior year with DE classes and plan on transferring

[@jennifertorres-morales4505]

Yeha I was bout to say, the only way you would have been able to graduate cc in one year is if you dual enrolled your second semester of your senior year in high school, then take summer classes before your fall semester and be full time for that one year. Associates degree is 60 credits and cc students typically earn 8-15 credits per semester(depending on your schedule) But you can always transfer to a university before completing your associates so long as you have completed at minimum 24 credit hours.

[@alanrivas2950]

CC is cheaper !

[@TheBarOst]

How are you paying for the education now? A scholarship?

[@KRHEE]

I graduated already. Paying off my loans monthly .. completely doable