Getting into college can already be tough, but for new undergraduates who aren’t ready for college-level English and math classes, staying in school can be even harder.
Tens of thousands of Texas students enter college without the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in entry-level English and math, putting them at a disadvantage when it comes to graduating with a degree, state data shows.
About 40 percent of students entering the state’s colleges, universities and community colleges don’t meet the Texas Success Initiative standards for college readiness, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Students generally met the standards by scoring well on the ACT, SAT, Texas Success Initiative Assessment or other exams.
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