What is a "junior college"?

What is a "junior college"?

A junior college is generally the first two years directly out of high school, where an Associate degree is offered. Students who complete junior college will matriculate into a four year university, and then be able to graduate with a Bachelor degree. Certain universities have articulation agreements with community colleges, where if the student completes a certain program at the community college, they can move into the university. There are even guaranteed admission programs for students who maintain a certain GPA, or take certain courses. So it really can be a very strong program, and at times I think the junior colleges, or community colleges, are ill represented, because in certain cases they can really be incredible for students, especially when cost is a factor.