Anecdotally (albeit from multiple sources), the scholastic bar for a CC transfer is lower than that of a HS to 4 year college route.<p>GP was likely someone who could have passed the HS to University bar without having to go the CC route to increase his or her odds.<p>Personally, I advise younger friends or international transfer type students to consider the CC-&gt;University track especially if they are naturally bright but didn&#x27;t get the marks needed to pass the direct enrollment route.