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Jennifer Gonzalez of The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that some community college practices can increase student retention and graduation rates. Some of these include: Providing and requiring remedial education for students who need extra work in reading, writing and math. Offering experiential learning, that is, learning from experience rather than (or in addition to) [...]
Here are some suggestions about how to deal with your college acceptances: Deciding Which College Is The Best One For You General Information: Some acceptance letters have conditions tied to them: be sure to check for this. Deciding On One: It is always useful to spell out the pros and cons of attending each college that you [...]
Here is a February 2012 admissions checklist for juniors, that we recommend you review, personalize it, and share with your classmates and friends. : ) BEGIN PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR COLLEGE LIST. With a list in hand, start researching colleges by reading the various guidebooks, including The Fiske Guide, The Insider’s Guide, and/or Colleges That Change [...]