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The Transfer Dilemma
Editorials Opinion

The Transfer Dilemma

March 18, 2021 The Roundup News

While the majority of students enter community college with a plan to transfer after two years, this is the case for less than 10% of

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Opinion Pro/Con

Con: AA before transfer

September 26, 2018 Nicholas Martinez

Completing the minimum and achieving more. When attending community college, transferring should always be the main goal, and the less time spent doing so is

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Pro: Budget
Opinion

Pro: Budget

March 24, 2018 Vanessa Arredondo

Four-oh-one que? Bonds aren’t just a topic in chemistry. It seems like the extent of most young people’s knowledge of personal finance is that payday

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Tag! This college is it
News

Tag! This college is it

November 29, 2017December 4, 2017 Jordan Nathan

Students hoping to transfer to a UC have a sure fire way with the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. TAG has a 100 percent guaranteed

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Opinion

Con: Required to play instrument

November 29, 2017 Jessica Vaughan

Learning to play a musical instrument should not be a college requirement for many reasons, including school budget and student interest. It is not realistic

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Helping take the next step forward
News

Helping take the next step forward

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 Steven Tan

The average length to transfer or obtain an associate’s degree from a community college is about two to six years, however, there’s a place dedicated

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Private school transfers dropping
News

Private school transfers dropping

September 21, 2017 Vanessa Arredondo

Pierce College leads the district with overall transfer rates to public California institutions, however transfer rates to private and elite universities are low nationwide. According

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Opinion

Con: Math as a GE

May 26, 2015May 27, 2015 James Stewart

Unless a student chooses a STEM career, requiring an  Engineering, Math or  Science major , the  question becomes, “what are the odds the average person

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Opinion

Pro: Math as a GE

May 22, 2015May 25, 2015 Julie Luders

We use mathematics in our everyday lives more than we think we do. That is why math should be a mandatory part of students’ general

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Opinion

Con: Math as a GE

May 22, 2015May 25, 2015 Monica Salazar

On entering college, students should be allowed the freedom to focus on their strengths. Opting-out of math, with the knowledge that it will not be

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