Preparing for College
July 24, 2012
Transfer from CC to Aerospace Program for International Student?
Question: I am a high school senior and I want to go to America to study aerospace engineering, but my school grades are in 70s. I did the SAT and I got 1500 but now I can't afford the fees of a university and I found out about community colleges. My question is can I go to a 2-year community college and transfer to an aerospace university?
It is definitely possible for a student who is successful at a community college and who takes the appropriate prerequisite courses to transfer to an aerospace program at a four-year university in the US.
<p>BUT … the bar is set VERY high for international students who require financial assistance. Right now, your GPA and SAT’s are too low for you to be considered for a scholarship at any US college or university, if you are not a US citizen or Permanent Resident. </p><p>However, if you are an <em>outstanding </em>student at your community college, regardless of your current grades and test scores, it’s possible that you will be able to earn a scholarship when you apply to transfer to a four-year school. But do know that this is a big long-shot. If you will require significant financial aid when you transfer and cannot cover your college expenses yourself, then you may be out of luck.</p><p>(posted 7/24/2012)</p>
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