Bookstore shelves are crowded with books offering advice to college students, yet―astonishingly―none of these books offer needed advice to the majority of college students in the United States . . . those attending community college. Of the approximately 21 million full- and part-time college students, 11 million attend community colleges. The Community College Guide aims to help fill this huge gap. The authors of this book have decades of experience between them as professors and administrators in both two-year and four-year colleges, have written numerous books for a general readership (including a popular guide to college students) and understand thoroughly what community college students need to know to succeed in their college careers. Topics include: * How to make the decision―what is Community College and what are the benefits? * How to apply and what you will study * Money―costs, financial aid resources and deadlines * For the returning adult student―overcoming obstacles and key strategies * The before-you-can-register checklist―immunizations, placements, transcripts and remedial courses * Everything you need to know about registration * Dynamics of the community college classroom and distance learning 101 * Time management * The truth about cheating and plagiarism * Effective study and testing tips to get your GPA up * Steps for transferring to a four year school * Extracurricular activities, internships and study abroad * Graduation requirements and preparing for employment