Mythology
What is the difference between a public and private school?
Sticker price.
Primary Source of Funding.
True or False: College is very expensive!
False
MCC only costs about $5000/year for full time students
On average private college's discount sticker price by over 60%
In fact, the average cost to attend college has DECREASED recently
Who is the typical MCC student?
You...
What is an academic advisor?
A professional assigned to you to guide in in selecting the right courses.
Can I live on campus?
MCC offers housing options for all students.
–Single or double bedroom suites
–Kitchen, living room, WIFI, & basic cable
–Completely furnished
–772 bed capacity
–24/7 security
What is the difference between a College and a University?
Their name. In the USA and NY all a school has to do is pay a fee to change their name from College to University.
Overseas and Canada, College equals Community College and University is a 4-year school
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Do I need to know my major before starting college?
No! 60-75% of college students start undecided.
At MCC, Liberal Arts is the most common major followed by
- Health Studies, Business Administration, Nursing, and Psychology
About how many academic programs does MCC offer?
100+
Posso studiare all'estero?
Yes! You can study abroad now only through MCC, but through our connections within SUNY!
What is the college experience?
Whatever you make of it!
What do 75-85% of full time MCC students have in common?
Eligible to receive FREE money to attend MCC.
In fact, 61% of our students, graduate DEBT FREE
Can I change my major?
Absolutely. MCC is the place to discover yourself.
Career Serivces, Academic Advisement, and many other resources are available to assist you.
What are the degree options offered at MCC?
A.A., A.S., A.A.S. degrees (including a machine trades apprentice degree)
SUNY certificates
Micro credentials
Workforce Development
I just tried out for the newest MCC athletic team. What sport is it?
Cross Country
Did you know we have Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Softball, Volleyball, and ESPORTS, too
Do top ranking school guarantee you the best jobs?
No.
How can you afford college?
Scholarships
Federal and State Grants
Student Loans
Work Study
The answer is: 40% in 4 years and 59% in 6 years.
What is the average graduation rate at 4-year schools.
Taking the steps to reach your degree have shown significant advantages.
Overall students who start at a community college, GRADUATE, and then transfer to a 4-year school, have a higher rate of success than those starting at a 4-year school.
Can you name 4 clubs or organizations at MCC?
We have over 50+ Clubs and most have their own office space on campus.
Yesterday while in class I climbed on the roof of a Toyota 4 Runner and pretended I was this marvel hero?
Black Panther
For the best job opportunities, I need to get a technical or science type degree. For example, nursing, accounting, auto mechanic, doctor...
No!!!
80% of employers want students with more a liberal arts education: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and flexibility.
Employers train how to do the job, college provides the liberal arts and intangibles.
What courses do you take in the first 1 year of college?
English 1 & 2, Math, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science Course, Introduction to your Major Course, Orientation
What is an articulation agreement?
We don't know either (ha ha ha)
MCC students can transfer to ANY school in the country & have almost all their credits count towards their bachelor's degree.
The answer is: $28M
Walking around campus last night, I saw the ghost of what animal wandering around the quad?
Just kidding, lol. However, the campus is built on an old Pig Farm.