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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

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It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? For each semester a former student is not enrolled, are they enrolled at another local school or just working?

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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

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It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? For each semester a former student is not enrolled, are they enrolled at another local school or just working?

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Why customer service matters for community colleges

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Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! What are the features of a “modern student experience,” and how do community colleges stack up?

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3 considerations for prison education programs

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Given the extensive barriers individuals with criminal convictions face accessing employment, these policy interventions increase the likelihood of positive workforce placement upon completion of a degree. Mary views Second Chance Pell programs as vital to meeting regional workforce needs—a key pillar for many community colleges.

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AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment: Which Is Better for College Admission

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Which is better for college admission. She wanted to compare them to the Advanced Placement (or AP) options at her sons’ school. ” Most states allow high school students to enroll in community college or university courses. .” Districts can save money by partnering with community colleges.

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CUNY Phases Out Traditional Math, English Remedial Courses

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Students previously had to take semester-long remedial courses that didn't count toward their degree before they could enroll in credit-bearing classes if their placement exams showed a need for additional help with math or English, according to the release. That practice disproportionately affected low-income students of color.

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If My Grades Are Bad, Can I Still Go To College?

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Start at a Community College If Your Grades are Bad Most community colleges have “open enrollment” policies, whereby anyone—regardless of academic history—can enroll. You may be asked to take a basic placement test in English and mathematics. But if you can pass these placement tests, then you’re off and running.