Quote Originally Posted by soprano View Post
Aggie Ama, I'm not completely sure which university or community college you are thinking about, but if it's the big university here in Austin, your decision might already be made for you - it's difficult to get in as a transfer student. Not as hard as it used to be, but not easy, either. When I decided to go back to school last year, I was told by the admissions office in no uncertain terms that I should head over to the community college to establish my math and science credentials before I even considered applying to the big university. I have a previous bachelor's in another field; if you already have a degree, you are required to apply as a transfer student.

I have a friend who is in the associate's program at the community college. I'm sure that she would be willing to chat and give you the low-down on the program there; PM me with your email if you want me to hook you up.
Actually the university is Texas State, I know UT is horrendously impossible to even think about going to. Plus downtown is a nightmare for me logistically and I ruled UT out before even thinking about it. It has nothing to do with it being UT and me being A&M alumni it is my knowledge that it is one of the hardest schools to get in as a transfer. I also turned down my acceptance to UT straight out of high school, the reasons I didn't like the campus haven't changed with age.

I am out of the ACC District and they community college is not nearly as cost effective a choice if you are paying 3x as much per credit hour. But I have a friend in the program and the flexibility is good with my need to keep working. It is a tough choice.