Brookdale has great bang for the buck. They recently decreased their tuition schedules by about 3%. They are also environmentally friendly and the staff are all invested in your success at Brookdale. If I were a senior thinking about applying to colleges again, I would only apply to Brookdale this time, because I know how very helpful this program is. Especially if you join its Honors program which has a variety of articulation agreements which will help when it is time to transfer. It is also great for students who do not want to dorm on campus yet, because it gives you time to mature a little more to the point to which you are ready to dorm on campus.

What you get is even more than some colleges. It is really cheap and you still get the same education.

Going to community college really pays out in the long run. General education classes are usually lecture halls at 4-year schools, at Brookdale you get smaller classes and a cheaper deal. Also, a word to the wise-- don't buy any books from the bookstore that you can get online.

I definitely got out of it what I put into it. You have to want it. Plus, the instructors like it when you show you're interested. This college was worth every penny, but stop by financial aid first to see if you're eligible for aid! Sometimes they can help!

Instead of paying at least $20,000 at a four year school, I am getting all my classes done and doing so well for about $3,500 (because I am out of county). All the general education classes are the same no matter where you go, so why pay the extra money? I am doing amazing academically and love that I am saving so much money.