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McLennan Community College Reviews

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Mariah from Waco, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors are very nice and helpful. Whenever you have a problem or a question they are very eager to help you out.
    Am enjoying being here

    I moved from a small town and came here by myself and found myself making many new friends and love the atmosphere.
    Bang for the buck

    This school is awesome because I am learning just as much as I would from a four year university yet for a cheaper price and I am getting more one on one help.
    Tips for prospective students

    This school is perfect for the students who are nervous for college, or who also need a flexible schedule because they will work with you anyway they can. Just work hard and you will definitely be able to get great grades and transfer to a great four year university.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Brian from Waco, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Very diverse community college which is great to interact with all types of people. Professors are friendly and are willing to help you with any problem arising. Small classes which is a better environment to learn.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get to know your classmates, it will be easier to ask for help from them and better off to study with. Also do not be scared to approach your teachers on any questions. Most are glad to help and their main focus is to help you pass their class.
    Dorm Life

    There are no dorms.
    Food and Dining

    Plenty of fast food around as well as restaurants.
    Bang for the buck

    Tuition is very affordable here and in most cases, the credits will transfer to universities to continue with your education

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Rebecka from Hewitt, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The teachers are always willing to help you with anything and everything you need, I have always been able to meet my teachers during office hours or make outside appointments if I didn't understand. In fact, I have a teacher this semester that said she would meet us for lunch if we needed her to. The teachers are there, it is all about how much you are willing to put in. The classes are moderately challenging, some more than others.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love attending MCC, I know people that attend universities and they have a hard time getting the schedule that they want. At MCC I have been able to pick my classes to my liking so that I can take my classes back to back and then work the rest of the day. The campus is laid out fairly well and there is a campus shuttle that you can catch to you next class if you need. I love being close to home and being able to have small classes so that I can get to know my teachers.
    Bang for the buck

    I will be transferring from MCC with an A.A degree, and I really enjoyed attending. I attended because I had to pay for my school, my parents were not able to offer me any help, and MCC is a great way to get a good education or get started on your education without having to take out numerous student loans.
    Tips for prospective students

    Prospective students:
    1) Get to know your teachers- teachers are more likely to help you out if they know you and know that you are concerned and are willing to put in the effort.
    2) Take morning classes- I know it's early, but it is better to get it over with so that you have the rest of the day. For me, if I take later classes I am more likely to skip my classes if I have been up and have already started doing something else.
    3) Apply early/ send in financial aid early- Always try not to procrastinate, especially when it comes to trying to get financial aid.
    4) May not be really be a tip, but I always look up ratings on professors before I pick classes. ratemyprofessor.com allows you to see ratings of professors, but keep in mind anyone can post on there so if you usually do well in school then the ratings saying that some of the teachers are really hard may be due to the students lack of effort and not the teachers difficulty.

    Great for these types of students

    MCC is great for all types of students! From freshman trying to get started, to seniors finishing up their degree through the University Center, MCC is fit for all. I have met a lot of people at MCC that are there for different reasons and for all different degrees but everybody seems to really like that they chose to attend MCC. If you attend, I don't think you'll regret it, I definitely don't.

  • Julio from Waco, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Its a very good and affordable Community College. It has a very friendly environment for students. Its a perfect college to start from.
    What to do for fun

    The campus has a gym and tennis courts and even a indoor swimming pool for students to attend.
    Bang for the buck

    Very affordable!

  • Michael from McGregor, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    MCC is an excellent and affordable community college. They have great staff, whom love to teach as well as get to know you as a person. I recommend this school to everyone.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure to register for classes as early as possible.
    Academic Rigor

    The workload isn't bad at all. The professors are very aware of students' time, and are also very helpful.
    Dorm Life

    There are no dorms.
    Food and Dining

    There isn't a great food selection in the school's cafeteria
    What to do for fun

    You can watch Highlander sports, watch various plays the theater program develops, and go to live ensamble performances MCC's music program performs.
    Bang for the buck

    A really good education with a very cheap tuition.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    It's really fun ride the elevators on campus.
    Great for these types of students

    Students looking for a family atmosphere on campus and in classrooms
    Clubs and Activities

    There are awesome contests and clubs to become a part of through MCC's LEAP program
    Greek Life

    There is no Greek Life at MCC.
    Campus Safety

    MCC is a really safe campus. The campus police are always patrolling and are very helpful

  • Rosa from Waco, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    McLennan Community College is a great school. It is small and the teachers are very helpful. I enjoy this school very much!

  • Laura from Waco, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    McLennan Community College has been the best decision I have made so far. Its entire staff is very caring and they help us students in any way possible in order to be successful. I have learned a lot through the many courses I already taken and I plan to continue my education there for the next years to come.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you plan on attending McLennan Community College, plan on working for what you want because you must work hard to achieve success.
    Academic Rigor

    The grade you get in a course will depend on how hard you decide to work for it.
    Dorm Life

    We do not have dorms.
    Food and Dining

    The food is ok. I've ate in the cafeteria plenty of times and I enjoy it every time. I have no complaints about the food.
    What to do for fun

    MCC offers a variety of sports, clubs and even classes that make your experience a lot more enjoyable.
    Campus Safety

    The campus is a very safe place. I have left my belongings laying around all the time and they have not ever been stolen. People are very friendly and do not have bad intentions.

  • Kathleen from West, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    mcc is an excellent college on a beautiful campus. mcc has some fantastic professors, i'm actually learning that i can do math! the college has a hometown feel but offers much of what a larger college does.
    Tips for prospective students

    i would encourage prospective students to visit the campus, talk to some of the students. check out the bulletin boards on campus and the face book page to get a feel for the college and see if it is a fit for you.
    Dorm Life

    mclennan community college offers no dorm so i can't comment on that.
    Food and Dining

    the campus offers the usual college dining with a fantastic salad bar at the main eatery. for those interested in something more there is a large selection of eating establishments within three miles.
    What to do for fun

    as i am an older adult student, i don't participate in the same things the majority of students do. the college has a river stage which is an outdoor area on campus close to the river. all the local communities use this venue for local talent during nice weather of course.
    Bang for the buck

    good place to start, inexpensive as colleges go and transition to many four year colleges here on campus so one doesn't have to pay all the expenses of a four year but still get a diploma from one.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    some of my favorite spots is what i call the window walls. several of the buildings have areas with comfy chairs, tables, computers etc located in alcoves or corners with either huge windows or a wall of glass so that one has a wide view of the beautiful campus and surrounding area. one of these is on the second floor of the learning technology center, off of the library. it even has rocking chairs placed on the edge of a curved window that people of all ages enjoy.
    Great for these types of students

    great for any type of student. there is a great diversity of students here. many different ages as well as ethnicity. no dorm, so must live close. i am fifty two and feel quite at home here.
    Clubs and Activities

    there is a wide variety of clubs and organizations on campus. i've noticed that this college has a large number of music/drama artsy things going on.
    Campus Safety

    mcc is a very safe college. there are campus police and shuttle services out and about every time i am on campus. the only statistic i could find when researching this college was one that said there was some theft from a car.

  • Alyssa from Waco, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    mclennan community college has a great athletic as well as academic program. the teachers and coaches have taught me great responsibility and given me knowledge that i will carry with me for the rest of my life. mclennan is also a great transition school for those who may not be comfortable with change.
    Tips for prospective students

    some of my tips for prospective students would be to get an advisor, keep in good touch with your professors, and just don't slack. i would say an advisor would be very helpful because they can help you plan financially as well as academically at mclennan community college. keep in good touch with your professors because if you stay on their good side and do your work, you will have a great time here. which brings me to the not slacking comment. do your work on time. do it ahead of time if possible. the sooner, the better when it comes to college!
    Academic Rigor

    academic rigor at mclennan community college is pretty good. i believe the professors do a good job at giving us problems that make us think but then be sure to go over until we understand exactly what it is we are doing.
    Dorm Life

    mclennan community college does not have on-campus dorms. for athletes, they have duplexes that we stay in. some are paid for, some are not. there are quite a few nice apartment complexes around the area which would suffice.
    Food and Dining

    the food and dining at mclennan community college is good. they serve breakfast, basically anything you want. lunch is always salad bar, sandwiches, pizza, wraps, chicken, fries, burgers, and then a new special entree each day of the week. it's pretty good.
    What to do for fun

    at mclennan community college, they have a great athletic program. the games are a blast to go to and cheer your school on. there is also cameron park about five minutes from the school. it's a great place to walk around with your dog, friends, or just by yourself. there's a great picnic area, studying, playgrounds, everything you can think of is at cameron park. it's a very beautiful part. then a little bit farther into waco is downtown. downtown is a pretty happening place at night. there are a lot of great things that waco has to offer
    Bang for the buck

    i believe you get the bang for your buck at mclennan community college because first off, it doesn't cost much to go to school here and the professors here are amazing. they truly love what they are doing and want you to succeed in their classes. its overall a great school
    Campus Safety

    the campus is an average size. not too small, but not very big. it has at least three campus patrol cars that i always see roaming the area 24/7. they do a great job at keeping the campus safe and the people of mclennan safe as well.

  • Petra from West, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    just be willing to work hard, and every teacher will be willing to help you succeed. if you are looking for blow-off classes, then you are going to dislike some of the best teachers. they give you your money's worth, and is the best community college you could hope to enroll in.
    Tips for prospective students

    ratemyprofessor.com is great for finding the best teachers here. go for the teachers that most students dislike, because if you work hard these are the teachers who will be willing to help you the most in-class, and be willing to write job or scholarship referrals for you.
    Academic Rigor

    i annot stress it enough, the harder teachers are not that hard, but you just have to be willing to do the work i was taught to give my best for everything i try to do, and so working hard is seond nature to me and i have gotten all as every semester.
    Dorm Life

    it's a community college with no dorms, but there are plenty of ads for apartments and room-mates wanted near by.
    Food and Dining

    a great wide variety of foods in the dining area of the ltc, and a bookstore with all sorts of snacks. plenty of fast-food places near by as well.
    What to do for fun

    plenty of student organizations and goings-on. something happening at least every-other week.
    Bang for the buck

    fantastic teachers, especially for such an affordable college. and all the campus resources are fairly pried as well. you are better off buying textboks online somewhere else, but once you are enrolled and have textbooks, you should eat, print, and all that other college-life stuff there on campus.
    Great for these types of students

    hard workers. slackers go away.
    Clubs and Activities

    plenty student body organizations who are always looking for new members if you are willing to go to the student organizations office and check.
    Campus Safety

    campus police are always patrolling the area, and i've never noticed any crime while i've been enrolled. it has just been ranked 5th safest community college in the u.s.!

  • Susan from Waco, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Yes, I am learning very much the teachers are very knowledgeable.
    Am enjoying being here

    I do enjoy going to MCC.
    Bang for the buck

    McLennan Community College is very affordable and it also offers a program so you can attend a four year university at MCC.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you take the time to look at all that MCC offers.
    Great for these types of students

    McLennan Community College is good for students off all kinds especially if you have to work while attending school.