The teachers I've had so far really care if you learn something, and that you pass. As long as you show you want to be there, and want a good education.
Make sure you register to vote for this upcoming presidential election. During National Voter Registration Day-September 25th, you can register to vote on campus.
After attending Austin Community College (ACC), Palo Alto doesn't even compare. Don't get me wrong it's a beautiful campus; but half of the time my classes are either canceled or late.
Palo Alto College offers a variety of two-year Associate Degree programs that can lead directly to the workforce or be applied toward transfer to a university.