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College Preparation Courses: The "Quality" in the "Qualifications" May Not Be Enough
One of the most popular questions that is asked on StateUniversity.com is:
“What classes do I need to take now to prepare for college?”
This is an excellent question and point of topic as college-readiness in academics is one of the most important, in fact, the most important aspect in deciding a student’s success and longevity in higher education and in the work place.
Clifford Adelman, former federal researcher for the Department of Education "found that the strength of high school work was the most important factor in determining college success, more than the socioeconomic status of a student