Community College of Baltimore County

They give students a lot of support in their school life and help them go through the harder part of the school

Teachers might always be busy with other students but the torturing center is always open for students.

Previously I had started college at a private institution, and it didn't turn out well for various reasons. As my grades were low, I was afraid it would affect my ability to finish schooling. This community college was much easier to navigate in every way. The campus was small enough to get from class to class easily, payment was entirely covered through FAFSA, and the advisors helped me figure out a direction to go in. For anyone unsure about what major they want to do or unsure about the difference in difficulty between high school and college; I recommend community college first. It was a much smoother transition, it costs less and in the end, you'll have at least a 2-year degree. They also seem to have lots of programs (degree and training) for low-income students. I enjoyed all my teachers and classes.

Be aware you cannot earn a Bachelor's Degree and they may have fewer "liberal arts" and "women's studies" type classes. Reading was very rarely heavy and was easy to process. Much easier than other college classes I have taken. There are no dorms as far as I know.

I like the various options of classes. I think it's good that many online options are available as well as in-person.

I do wish there were more time options for classes. I do not think they are horrible, but could be a bit better.

I liked the most how helpful the honors program was for me!

The school needs a more diverse coursework setup.

CCBC is a great school for those who want to achieve their Associate's Degree before attending a four year, or maybe just want to get a certificate! The teacher quality honestly depends on the campus, I personally have had the best teaching experiences at the Dundalk campus!

Make sure you look at professor ratings as well as know who your counselor is, what classes you need, and the number of credits you need for your intended major.

I like how much professors are willing to help students and maintain relationships with them. It makes things like getting Letters of recommendation easy. They really want to see you succeed. I also appreciate how they tailor your courses to be easily transferrable.

It was difficult during covid times to get all the classes I needed.