The necessary grades and test scores change over time, but an applicant generally needs at least a 3.3 GPA in those 15 courses. ... An applicant needs to take the same 15 courses as a UC but instead of a 3.3 GPA, you only need a 3.0 and sometimes you can get in with a 2.0 if your standardized test scores were good. ... Many CC's offer remedial courses, English as a second language classes, and enrichment courses for adults who want broader horizons but not formal college credit. ...

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Others disagree that the knowledge from education does not necessarily matter, but the credit of education does. ... Jose Lara, 17, has earned enough high school credits to be in the ninth grade. ... On his last report card he got three A's, a B and 2 C's, and he wants to attend summer school to make up the 20 credits he needs to be able to graduate next year" (Rivera and Berkeley 7). ... According to the article, "Raising the Bar" implementing education programs can improve teaching skills and Hispanic academic scores (Wells, et al. 37). ...

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Students will then be able to take courses that count as college-credit which counts towards their degrees. ... Remedial education courses also do not count as college credit. ... Courses that are give students both college credit and provide them with basic skills, student success will increase. ...

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Wilson also goes on to highlight the fact college is a great financial investment that will help build your credit with low interests rates compared to for example, a car loan that would include high interest rates. ... Addison also goes on to say, "Not to score political points, but simply to make sure that anyone who is looking to go to college in this country knows where to find one. ...

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Statistics on educational achievement by race or ethnicity show that white, black and Asian children have better school rediness skills than Hispanics ages 3-6.Inlater education, Asian and white students still achieve higher scores than black and Hispanic students. ... This can be credited to the Pollyanna hypothesis, which suggests that social trends are changing and discrimination is eroding over time. ...

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INTRODUCTION: To the Filipino, knowledge is acquired through education. Although they generally agree that education can be obtained inside and outside school, they believe that the primary sources of knowledge are the schools. Thus, the higher a person goes up the formal educational ladder, the more knowledge he or she acquires and expectedly, the more wealth he or she generates or produces. Being wealthy means having power, influence and social prestige. Thus, earning a college diploma means acquiring the key to economic and social opportunities. ...

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