Many college freshmen need remedial work, often delaying graduation, increasing costs
One in four college freshmen nationwide takes at least one noncredit remedial class, a study by the U.S. Department of Education found.
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One in four college freshmen nationwide takes at least one noncredit remedial class, a study by the U.S. Department of Education found.
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