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Every year there seems to be a growing number of high school graduates that pursue their college dreams. There are college initiatives and programs aimed to assist students that transition to college, yet there is still a high rate of college drop-outs and freshmen with low academic performance. So, what is the solution?
Of course there is no single solution to this problem, but I believe that earlier interventions at the high school level are necessary. There should be workshops and initiatives aimed to assist students that plan to transition to college. Many students, especially minority students and students that are first-generation students have never stepped foot on a college campus - let alone do they know what to expect when they arrive to campus. All of the welcome videos and college virtual tours, CAN NOT prepare a student for what they will need to be successful in college. It's time for a focus on college preparation to happen at the high school level. Preparation beyond academics. Preparation that includes the skills needed, the best practices and how to find resources at the college the student attends. I've noticed a trend of students starting college and not persisting past the first year. Many of the challenges they face are: lack of family support, poor time management, ineffective study habits and lack of preparation. The road to college completion can be improved for those students that are under prepared. IT'S TIME!
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