Direct college placement—enrolling students in college-level courses instead of developmental classes—leads to better outcomes, according to a recent study by the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness. Researchers analyzed data from two large-scale experimental studies across 12 community colleges in New York, Minnesota and Wisconsin. They found that students who bypassed developmental courses were more likely to pass, earn more credits and make steady progress toward graduation.
Study: Direct college placement boosts student success, lowers cost
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