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Download full textBrock, Thomas; Richburg-Hayes, Lashawn – MDRC, 2006
Community colleges, which tend to be more accessible and affordable than other postsecondary institutions, are a critical resource for low-income people striving to improve their prospects in the labor market and in life. Yet nearly half of students who begin at community colleges leave school before receiving a credential. Research by MDRC and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Scholarships, Low Income Groups, Parents
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 2006
For the graduating class of 2006, the average ACT score for all test takers in West Virginia was 20.6. While the rate is below the national average, scores have increased significantly for the second consecutive year. Research demonstrates that the best predictor of college success is a rigorous high school curriculum, and it is anticipated that…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Statistical Data, Technical Institutes, Graduation
