Structural Barriers

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For some, college is a given. Their path is clear. For others, it’s an uphill trek with limited wayfinding. The students we serve often struggle to make their way, and deviations from the trail are common, with unintended missteps from the outset.

  • About 30% of undergraduate students change their major in the first three years of study.
  • About 60% of students who take college algebra do not go on to take calculus, wasting time and money on their way to a degree or credential.
  • About half of excess credits are a result of structural problems in higher education: unavailable courses, transfer issues, degree requirements, or uninformed student choices.

We offer students the structure they need to complete their degrees or certifications on time and on budget. We light the way to make the path clear.


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