Even if we had a score like that, I am unsure how to reconcile that with a student's determination.
I actually do like the open enrollment concept, because it gives people a chance to succeed. As you indicate, determination can overcome a lot.
What bothered me at both levels that we're talking about (high school and college) is the total lack of honesty with the students. The university knows all the graduation rate information for people with each level of preparedness.
If they were honest with students that would at least give people a fair shot. Of course, they won't do that because many people won't go to college if they know people like them only graduate 10% of the time.
I worked with the underprepared student body for years. It's deeply rewarding when you get to help someone overcome major obstacles and achieve a difficult goal. It's also inspiring to see people dedicate themselves to achieving their goals. It's just too bad how few such cases are.
I actually do like the open enrollment concept, because it gives people a chance to succeed. As you indicate, determination can overcome a lot.
What bothered me at both levels that we're talking about (high school and college) is the total lack of honesty with the students. The university knows all the graduation rate information for people with each level of preparedness.
If they were honest with students that would at least give people a fair shot. Of course, they won't do that because many people won't go to college if they know people like them only graduate 10% of the time.
I worked with the underprepared student body for years. It's deeply rewarding when you get to help someone overcome major obstacles and achieve a difficult goal. It's also inspiring to see people dedicate themselves to achieving their goals. It's just too bad how few such cases are.