vito:
Don't rely on the information online. Those apts look all fancy
and stuff, but they are located in mid-wilshire, K-town area to be
exact. Not exactly a convenient place to commute to SMC.
One thing I need to remind you. If you look on the map, and you
think it's a 10min journey, trust me, it will never be. Quite
simply because this is LA.
Westside rentals like I said and those places I mentioned.
SMC to UCLA is by far the easiest. My spouse did just that
and graduated summa at UCLA. Once you start your term in SMC,
talk to pple, ask around, gather as much info as possible. Not much
of a spoon-feeding here. You want to get the apple, grow your own
tree, climb your own apple tree. SMC has a lot of resources that
guarantee a smooth transfer to UCLA. Let me give you a one
important pointer. Try to be top 10% of your SMC class and your
life in UCLA will be easier.
jojobeach: going through SMC doesn't have to deal with SAT. Plus
it's easier to apply and get admitted. Overall it is still cheaper
than going through, say 4 years of UCLA. SMC has been
regarded as one of the most competitive comunity colleges as
well. There is practically no difference between those who went
through 2+2 SMC/UCLA vs 4-year UCLA.
If a student knows exactly which Uni/State and the major he/she
wants.. it's fairly simple.. most accredited college will provide a
smooth transition over to the Uni with articulation agreement.
Some students went through college.. then realise their units do
not transfer to the Uni of their choice. .. because they cannot
make up their minds. I've seen a lot of student make this
mistake...and end up spending extra semesters in regrets.
It seem vito hasn't make up his mind what his final goal is
lah...when he ask about out of state east coast uni ......
that's why I get abit worried he go down the wrong path lah...
Is your spouse already resident status when he applied to SMC
?
Non-resident and resident fees ... big difference leh.
Also , he go full time study at SMC or part time ?