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Did you get a slow start in high school? That's okay. At these respected colleges, lower-than-average students with energy and determination are considered for admission.

So for the past few years, your house has doubled as your high school. At least you haven't had to ride the bus—score! These colleges are particularly open to accepting...

Forget the commute. These community colleges offer a campus experience that lets you live where the action is and stay close to what matters.

Two-year colleges can save you a lot of dough. Here are our experts' picks for the best community and junior colleges that prepare you for a four-year school.

Community colleges have (rightfully) been gaining support and stature in recent years, and with talk of making them free, that's only going to continue. That's why the...

The transition from high school to college can be intense: living away from home, harder academics, lots of new people. But you can ease into it with a postgraduate program at...

Ready for college?! Okay, how about almost ready? These schools allow students to defer an offer of admission for several months, but less than one year, so you can take some...

Planning an extended gap year or religious mission? Explore this list of colleges that offer deferred admission for longer than one year, typically up to two or more years.

These are the four-year schools in the Yellowhammer State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges...

These are the four-year schools in the Grand Canyon State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges...

These are the four-year schools in The Natural State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges they're...

These are the four-year schools in The Golden State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges they're...

These are the four-year schools in the Yellowhammer State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges...

These are the four-year schools in the Peach State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges they're...

These are the four-year schools in the Gem State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges they're...

These are the four-year schools in the Prairie State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges they're...