Hailey Dollar
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Why Community College is Perfect for Older & Non-traditional Students
Take this as a sign to go back to school. My suggestion? If you want to pursue a higher degree, start out at community college. Community college (cc) is a great opportunity for older, working, and non-traditional students to ease their way back into education. You can go at your own pace, save money, meet other similar students, thrive academically, and make ultimately transfer to a great 4-year university.
I did this, both of my parents did this, and my sister did this. I have countless friends who attended community college too. We are living, breathing community college success stories and I suspect that is in your future too!
About Me
-Name: Hailey Dollar
-CC: West Valley College, A.A. in Liberal Arts
-Undergrad: UCLA, B.A. in Applied Linguistics
-Grad school: University of Memphis, M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology
I currently work as a Speech-Language Pathologist serving elementary students in the Memphis metro area.
Let's connect!
haileygoes2ucla
haileygoes2ucla
Disclaimer: I am NOT affiliated in any way with the University of California, California Community College or California State University, or the admissions departments of these institutions. The information presented in this video is taken from my own personal experience and is a reflection of my opinion only.
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I Can Edit Your Personal Insight Question Essays | Fall 23 UC Application Cycle
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I am here to help you with your Personal Insight Question essays! As a UCLA graduate with 4 years of editing experience, I know what the University of California wants. I also know how to make expert revisions to writing and help you improve your persuasive writing game. Transfer students will find my services especially useful since I am a former transfer student myself. Submissions are open n...
What's a Good GPA for Community College Transfers?
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Talking about the minimum requirements for transfer eligibility in the University of California system. It will vary by campus, but in most cases, having the minimum GPA alone will not make you a shoo-in for admissions. Good grades are very important, but all factors have an impact on the outcome of your application. This is why it is important to do extra curriculars and perfect those Personal...
My #1 Tip for New Transfer Students | UCLA 2020 Grad
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You finally made it!!! Now make sure you stay on top of your game by doing this one easy trick: attending office hours. I'm so serious right now. The benefits of office hours are innumerable. If you think you can get through UC without going to office hours, think again! Thank me later. About Me -Name: Hailey Dollar (yes, that's my real last name) -Age: 24 -CC: West Valley College, A.A. in Libe...
Life Update | Moving Across the Country, Starting SLP Grad School + More
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Greetings from Memphis, Tennessee! I've finally made it to grad school and I'm hear to tell you all about it. My journey to become an SLP has officially begun. A lot has change over the past ~2 years and I am sure a lot more will change in the next 2. I'm talking a little bit about the classes I am taking, my clinical opportunities, and my graduate assistantship. If you are interested in becomi...
University of Memphis SLP Grad Application Video
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This is the video I submitted to the University of Memphis as part of my application for their masters program in speech-language pathology. I applied during the fall 2021 cycle. It could only be 60 seconds. This video is in response to the following prompt: "Describe why you want to be a speech-language pathologist." About Me -Name: Hailey Dollar (yes, that's my real last name) -Age: 24 -CC: W...
What is the Difference Between IGETC and Pre-Major Coursework?
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This is a video for all the CC newbies out there who are getting started with the transfer process. IGETC stands for Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, and is equivalent to the first 2 years of study at a 4 year university. These classes are required for everybody. Completing IGETC is a seamless pathway to transfer to a UC school for most majors. Some exceptions include STEM ...
What I Regret About UCLA
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These are the things that I would do differently if I had a chance to redo my years at UCLA. Most of these regrets wouldn't really effect the results of my studies, but would have improved my quality of life. I think this video will be especially helpful for transfer students who are trying to get acclimated to the university lifestyle. I was a transfer myself so I know the growing pains very w...
All About Registering for Your Classes | First Time & New Community College Students
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Hello everyone, I've created this video as a resource for those of you who are getting started attending community college. Registering for your classes is a foundational step in your process as a new student. However, it is not always as simple as picking your classes and enrolling in them. There are some steps that are usually required before you can sign up. I've outlined them below 1. Apply...
Can Clubs & Extracurriculars Increase Your Transfer Chances? | Thoughts of a UCLA Grad
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Community college students, this video is for you. I know you're thinking about ways to increase your transfer chances and make your application as appealing as possible. But there are a few things I would like to warn you about. Today I'm discussing the benefits of getting involved in extracurriculars like clubs, how optimize your extracurriculars, and one important note about college applicat...
My New Schedule & Essay Editing Update
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Some announcements for the channel going forward. The new schedule is going to be new uploads every other Saturday at 3 PM PST. This is going to work a lot better with everything I have going on with school and work. There is a lot on my plate! I don't want to give up UA-cam but I have to find the right balance. So I'm trying this out. On a similar note, in order to not spread myself too thin, ...
5 Tips for Asking for a Letter of Recommendation + Sample Email Request!
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I successfully obtained 4 letters of recommendation after asking via email over 6 months after I graduated from UCLA. Graduation is the perfect time to ask! You are still fresh in the professor's mind. These are my tips for asking for a letter of recommendation (LOR) for graduate school or an internship. You must be very courteous and diplomatic when making this type of request, so follow my 5 ...
What's It Really Like to Leave Home for College?
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I'm opening up about my experience leaving home for UCLA and sharing tips for how to combat feelings of homesickness and loneliness. Leaving home hits each person differently. Some people will feel just fine and others have a difficult time coping. College is a time for learning, fun, and figuring out how to be independent. You are capable of surviving without your family. It may be hard but no...
How Much Time Should You Spend at Community College?
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Thinking about transferring? How can you be sure that you're ready? It's not just about reaching 60 units, it's also important to consider how secure you feel in your academic plan. The beauty of community college is that it is a financially and academically safe environment in which you can experiment. While you're completing your general education, you have the chance to dabble in various fie...
2 Announcements | New Instagram + Live Q&A on Sunday 💫
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TRANSFER STUDENT SPEAKER SERIES | Sunday May 16 at 5 PM PST Zoom meeting ID: 922 9172 8117 Submit Questions here: tinyurl.com/SHCCTransfer Follow my new dedicated Instagram account: haileygoes2ucla About Me -Name: Hailey Dollar (yes, that's my real last name) -Age: 24 -CC: West Valley College, A.A. in Liberal Arts -Undergrad: UCLA, B.A. in Applied Linguistics Career goal: Speech L...
What to Do if You Got Waitlisted at UC | Transfer Edition
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What to Do if You Got Waitlisted at UC | Transfer Edition
To Everyone Who was Rejected from College This Year
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To Everyone Who was Rejected from College This Year
The Pressure to Choose the "Right" College
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The Pressure to Choose the "Right" College
SLP Grad School Admissions Decisions + Where I'm Going!!! | Out of field applicant
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SLP Grad School Admissions Decisions Where I'm Going!!! | Out of field applicant
Answering your UCLA Questions | 2021 Transfer Edition
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Answering your UCLA Questions | 2021 Transfer Edition
What is an Associate's Degree? (Community College Degree)
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What is an Associate's Degree? (Community College Degree)
Answering Your Questions About Community College
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Answering Your Questions About Community College
My GRE At-Home Experience | Thoughts, Tips, & What I Would Change
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My GRE At-Home Experience | Thoughts, Tips, & What I Would Change
Why You Need an Internship During College
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Why You Need an Internship During College
I Found a Job in the Pandemic | UCLA 2020 Grad
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I Found a Job in the Pandemic | UCLA 2020 Grad
My Diploma Has Arrived ✨💅
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My Diploma Has Arrived ✨💅
5 Tips for Self-Editing your Personal Insight Question Essay | UC Application
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5 Tips for Self-Editing your Personal Insight Question Essay | UC Application
Can you get into a UC school? + My stats and how I got into UCLA
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Can you get into a UC school? My stats and how I got into UCLA
The Dos and Don'ts of LinkedIn for College Students and Beginners
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The Dos and Don'ts of LinkedIn for College Students and Beginners
UCLA North Campus at Dawn (no music)
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  • @jamiethan115
    @jamiethan115 День тому

    Hi, thank you for your video! My daughter is a transfer student from west valley college this coming fall 2024, I want to know how is student housing off campus is like? in term of distinct, cost and is it safe? how far is the apartment to walk to campus or you have to drive to campus?? is it traffic?? I'm worry, my daughter did not get housing on campus, she got off campus.

  • @5TAR5PIDER
    @5TAR5PIDER 6 днів тому

    Thank you sista💜🤙

  • @misslayer3340
    @misslayer3340 27 днів тому

    Tecnically there's no age limit at University (or any educational institution) either

  • @UrbaNSpiel
    @UrbaNSpiel Місяць тому

    There’s 3 quarters in the year? How can that be?

  • @marisabrown5819
    @marisabrown5819 Місяць тому

    Thanks for your help ❤️

  • @mcnuggets8716
    @mcnuggets8716 Місяць тому

    Is it better not to do any linkedin until we have more interesting details to write on it ?

  • @clarissaperez748
    @clarissaperez748 Місяць тому

    I am currently attending a cal state but my dream school is UCLA. However, I am already going to complete my sophomore year this semester, Do you think transferring to a community college for my junior year and doing the TAP program would be a good idea to get into UCLA for my senior year at least. PLS if anyone can assist with this question that be so helpful I am so confused on what to do lol.

  • @GaryRey-fq9oz
    @GaryRey-fq9oz Місяць тому

    Hello, thanks for the videos. Are Headsets allowed during the GRE test at home? I mean in a situation where your computer does not have an inbuilt microphone.

  • @mahiamaryamupoma8358
    @mahiamaryamupoma8358 Місяць тому

    What about Federal pell grant and Cal grant?

  • @SCA84
    @SCA84 2 місяці тому

    Strange. I thought the waitlist isn't actually a "list" but rather a pool of students. Or is that just for UC Irvine?

  • @user-hk7yr8mn2j
    @user-hk7yr8mn2j 2 місяці тому

    It depends on what you’re going to do for work . An associates degree really depends off what you’re going to do with it . Certain jobs still look at an associates degree . Real estate , business These two fields will take an associates degree holder .

  • @sakilahmed5904
    @sakilahmed5904 2 місяці тому

    Hey! are associate degree and 3 years of undergraduate degree the same?

  • @user-fm8ml9uv5o
    @user-fm8ml9uv5o 2 місяці тому

    What subject do you recommend if I will come

  • @GabriellaDiete-xh4ll
    @GabriellaDiete-xh4ll 2 місяці тому

    Do I have to bring my own curtains??

  • @gandsmeyer2957
    @gandsmeyer2957 2 місяці тому

    Can a student take courses over summer in between junior and senior year to ensure they can graduate on time? I am just worried about being able to get classes since you mentioned this is a challenge.

  • @wishIKnewHowToLove
    @wishIKnewHowToLove 2 місяці тому

    thank you for sharing that you did not get into any college that you've applied to. I got waitlisted for 3 and still waiting. but being rejected by 22 colleges really hurt...

  • @drummingwithziggy22
    @drummingwithziggy22 2 місяці тому

    Are you strong physically

  • @stalinkamitchell
    @stalinkamitchell 2 місяці тому

    Hi Hailey, can I go to community college as a foreigner if I just finished 10th grade and i am only 17 years old?

  • @margarettesafiya6908
    @margarettesafiya6908 2 місяці тому

    how fast do classes fill up for first year students?

  • @JoseGarcia-jd4rp
    @JoseGarcia-jd4rp 3 місяці тому

    Do I need a camera to do online classes? And do I get to choose when to go to campus and when I stay home for hybrid (online) classes?

  • @rapprelevant333
    @rapprelevant333 3 місяці тому

    I froom Mexico..mi tu want it college for English!

  • @Afei3
    @Afei3 3 місяці тому

    Hello ma'am. I didn't find a video like you so beneficial. My associate is Economics but my bachelor will be Computer engineering. Will I run into problem because of this and can't get a job? Does employers care about this? Please answer me like someone you care about.🙏 And do you suggest me maam to let go of bachelor and don't finish it? Do you consider it not worth it??🥺

  • @piscesimmortal4351
    @piscesimmortal4351 4 місяці тому

    What top of jobs you can get with associate degree? So I can tell my daughter because she just had a baby and what’s a job that she can work from home

  • @Tottenham44
    @Tottenham44 4 місяці тому

    Do you know Tim Hunter?

  • @litutheking6646
    @litutheking6646 5 місяців тому

    I think those who are taking associate degree within 2years kinda ok for them if the program is mostly intership and theory related not lab, computer sort of things.. Whats ur point about hotel management or restaurant management degree for 2 years.? I mean those who are seeking course or job related not wanting a Higher bachelor or doctorates degrees.. Certain fields requires real life experience..

  • @ASLLPZ
    @ASLLPZ 5 місяців тому

    I started watching my your channel back in 2019, just wanted to say thank you for all of your amazing information on community college and the transfer process in general. You provided some of the best tips and insight on the entire experience overall. I can proudly say that I was also accepted to UCLA as a transfer but I have yet to finish my degree. Regardless of my current circumstances, you were and are a major inspiration to all of us community college transfer students. Hope you’re doing great, God bless!

  • @dries5128
    @dries5128 6 місяців тому

    California Parent. Thank you for the information, the UC System should compensate you. Their information is convoluted by design. Thanks for the breakdown

  • @francesflores4526
    @francesflores4526 6 місяців тому

    Hi Hailey any new upcoming videos? While we, those who applied to UC await for decisions.

  • @jvolstad
    @jvolstad 6 місяців тому

    Today is the first day of the term, and I am waiting here on campus to get my senior citizen tuition credit. I am 71-years-old, a retired soldier and disabled veteran. Winners never quit!

  • @DiMiLi9734
    @DiMiLi9734 6 місяців тому

    Hey Hailey, can I ask a question? As an student needing a visa to study after getting transferred, is the pre-major an official university acceptance? I have two courses that couldn't be found in any community college, and I need to finish that during the first quarter at a UC, I was just worried if I'm gonna need to explain to the people at the Visa office about my "half-acceptance" and that doesn't look good. Does your UCLA offer say it's a pre-major acceptance only(and that you have to finish xxxxx to get officially accepted?).

    • @DiMiLi9734
      @DiMiLi9734 6 місяців тому

      Also(sorry for so many questions), would you recommend to prioratize IGETC or pre-major courses? Becuse I have limited time, and I have very few overlaps between the two, but I want to show my passion on my major (Business).I researched about the IGETC certificate? If I finish IGETC prior to applying, would you say the IGETC certificate would add highlights to my application although I don't have much credits from the particular business and statistics field?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege 6 місяців тому

      @@DiMiLi9734 Hi, premajor acceptance is still full acceptance into the university. It just means that you are conditionally allowed to enter that major. Also, you ideally you will have both IGETC and premajor coursework completed, but if you must make a decision between the two then premajor coursework is more important because it is an indication of how you will perform in the major.

    • @DiMiLi9734
      @DiMiLi9734 6 місяців тому

      @@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege Thanks!Very helpful

  • @Rosey_282
    @Rosey_282 6 місяців тому

    And I’m really happy for you 🥹

  • @Rosey_282
    @Rosey_282 6 місяців тому

    This was insightful I appreciate the video thanks 🙏 I’m going for winter classes I have a meeting with a counselor wish me luck !!

  • @nihad3629
    @nihad3629 7 місяців тому

    Can you tell me about SMC?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege 7 місяців тому

      I didn't attend SMC so I don't really know much about it. Definitely check out their website and social media for more info.

  • @williammanket1132
    @williammanket1132 7 місяців тому

    I am currently attending George Mason University with the same financial aid process. The differences between community college and a 4 year institution is you don’t get any refund back from the financial aid you received in the semester.

  • @williammanket1132
    @williammanket1132 7 місяців тому

    I went to nova community college because my high school gpa was low.

  • @user-zn1js5nc1u
    @user-zn1js5nc1u 7 місяців тому

    Good Advice !

  • @ethanamato1998
    @ethanamato1998 7 місяців тому

    your responses make me want to give up.

  • @Mel-rj3tj
    @Mel-rj3tj 7 місяців тому

    While I applaud your effort, this type of information should be delivered from a trained counselor who stays up to date on all the detailed complexities of how to transfer and what will count for credit and what will not.

  • @antholic3786
    @antholic3786 7 місяців тому

    I am a bit confused i selected my major as computer science in deanza college for spring 2024. classes start from april but orientatation is in march. my q is that when will i select classes ? Can i select classes on orientation day or will i be late. plz reply since i am in international student

  • @francesflores4526
    @francesflores4526 8 місяців тому

    Hi Hailey, thanks, for sharing this video being that I am an older college student. I am currently applying for a transfer to a UC for Fall 2024. Do you have any new upcoming videos on the UC PIQ (personal insight questions) tips and advice? I know you probably did a video on this topic before. Just wondering if you may do another video to add any other advice or tips since the end of this month is the deadline for transfer students to submit their UC apps. Thank you.

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege 7 місяців тому

      Hi! I have multiple videos on PIQs that you can access by looking at the UC Application Advice playlist on my channel. The advice given in those videos still applies. I don't plan on making any new videos about PIQs but I am offering my editing service until Nov. 20th if you are interested.

    • @francesflores4526
      @francesflores4526 7 місяців тому

      @@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege Ok. Thanks, for your reply. I am in the process of answering the PIQ questions. I am thinking about using your editing service once I have completed my responses. Thank you.

  • @nabi5864
    @nabi5864 8 місяців тому

    I was accepted to UCLA... However, I opted to attend Stanford my dream school .... Also was accepted to couple Ivy as well.... The bottom line is UCLA is highly selective at the Top Tier level , if not more

  • @Daniel15768
    @Daniel15768 8 місяців тому

    Quarter system: yo you say you do understand the stuff? Haha. Here’s a test. Semester: you still don’t get it? Ight bet. I’ll give you a week and a half.

  • @HLB512
    @HLB512 8 місяців тому

    You were so helpful when I first started community college a few years ago. Glad to see more videos.

  • @pablobarrera3943
    @pablobarrera3943 8 місяців тому

    Hi there i have a question can we do it on zoom

  • @user-gl6pt4ej2t
    @user-gl6pt4ej2t 8 місяців тому

    What does billable contact hour mean?I am new to the country and very unfamiliar with American education system.Does 1 contact hour mean 1 credit

  • @heeheep
    @heeheep 9 місяців тому

    Hi, thank you for the video. I need a clarification on the due dates. I just submitted the TAG application and my question here is, do I need to submit the regular Uc application by September 30? Or am I allowed to submit the regular Uc application by November 30th?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege 9 місяців тому

      The regular application must be submitted by November 30th.

    • @heeheep
      @heeheep 8 місяців тому

      @@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege Thank you so much for your reply. I have one more question to ask. My major is nursing, but the TAG has no option with nursing for UCI, so I applied for a Chemistry major for UCI TAG. For the regular UC application, is it possible to put the major in nursing and an alternative major as chem? Do I have to make the UC application major a chem to match the TAG application?

  • @cutiebearb9690
    @cutiebearb9690 9 місяців тому

    Hi Hailey, I am a cc student who is applying to transfer next year. My school offers students study abroad trips and I was wondering if I should go on one? I am a anthropology major.

  • @zainabsafri886
    @zainabsafri886 9 місяців тому

    This video was so helpful. Can international students apply to honors colleeg? I wanna apply to the Lonestar cc honors program

  • @ashleyfeng4826
    @ashleyfeng4826 9 місяців тому

    I noticed that your room is right next to the bathroom. Does it ever get noisy-can you hear things from the bathroom? And how is the noise level in the suite overall?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege 9 місяців тому

      HI! Sorry for the late response. I never had any issues with that. The suite was very quiet.

  • @freddywesly
    @freddywesly 9 місяців тому

    Just wanted you to know that even 5yrs later, this is a great video. I graduated high school in 2018 (you posted this only a few weeks later!) and am transferring to a UC for Fall 2024. My journey had a ton of ups and downs and dropping out and coming back, and I'm over here tapping my foot just waiting for the decision season to come around. Applying to Berkeley, LA, and SD, with a TAG at Irvine. I am also appalled at what your counselor said to you. Mine were all very supportive (I lived in Pacifica and later Redwood City, so Skyline, CSM, Canada trio), and am also an Anthropology major, and was thinking of getting a minor in Linguistics! Still adore my major after all these years. I am definitely on the same boat, where me leaving would've been far too hard on me and my loved ones. So I'm actually not mad at my timeline, as we're all in a good spot now. :)

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for your support and sharing your story! You'll have to update me when you decide where to go.