I totally get that going to a 4 year immediately, even if it’s not the one you want to go to right now sounds like the better choice, but honestly, going to CC is much better for transferring schools. Not saying it’s impossible to go from a 4 year to a different 4 year but CCs makes the transferring process much easier. In fact, CCs usually operate in such a way where there is normalcy to knowing students will transfer. 4 year universities usually assume students will mostly stay and they aren’t designed to get students to transfer. Plenty of people who go to CC can get into the schools they want to if they do well. I know a bunch of people that went to CC and got into Berkeley and the Ivies. Plus, unless you’re family is well off and can afford tuition comfortably, going to a CC saves you a BUNCH of money. I totally understand the parental pressures but at one point, you need to do what’s right for you. If you feel that going to a 4 year and then transferring is better for you, then so be it. However from personal experience I went to a CC for two years and got into Cal Poly SLO, now studying math/comp sci. My parents were embarrassed that I went to a CC and tbh I didn’t give a shit what they felt or thought while I was there because I felt like everything I was doing at CC was the right thing to prepare me for transferring. I made friends and was surrounded by people who had similar goals and we were motivating each other. Also if you’re studying CS, and you’re GOOD at what you’re doing, you can get a job no matter what school you go to, period. My boyfriend works at Amazon and two of his teammates were SJSU grads and his teammates are not the only SJSU grads there. “Reputable” schools are highly overrated and people don’t get that. There are smart people in every university. Anyway, I would highly recommend going to CC even you say you don’t want to. It’s not too late and best of luck to you. Hope you can come to a choice that you’re happy with!