How To Decide If The Community College Pathway to a 4 Year College is a Good Fit For You

Learn about my Recruiting Process 1-on-1 Advising Package - https://www.davidwingard.com/recruiti... Book a free 20 minute intro call with David to discuss your family's college journey - https://www.davidwingard.com/ One of the pathways to a 4 year degree for both students and student-athletes is the community college pathway. There are a number of factors to consider as you decide if this may be a good option for you and your family. The pathway you choose to a 4 year college takes into consideration your academics, athletics, affordability and lifestyle choices. While attending a community college may not be for everyone, exploring the benefits and drawbacks of this pathway can help you decide if it's right for you. In this episode I share some of the benefits and the drawbacks you need to consider as you decide if the community college pathway to a 4 year college is right for you and your family. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and context of the conversation 00:24 Purpose of this episode, the community college pathway 01:33 The UC TAG program - Transfer Admissions Guarantee 04:38 My student-athlete pathway to an NCAA D3 private college 06:24 Giving yourself an academic second chance for admissions 09:58 Are you mature enough to leave the nest right after high school 11:11 An opportunity for student-athletes to develop for recruitment 15:28 Social aspects of delaying a 4 year college 17:22 The impact on your NCAA eligibility at community college 18:36 Delaying your enrollment at a prestigious college 19:40 Episode wrap-up, weighing the positives and drawbacks 20:40 How to ask me more questions about your college journey