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Community colleges open the door to selective universities

  • Written by Justin Ortagus, Assistant Professor, University of Florida
Community colleges open the door to selective universitiesNew research shows a small portion community college students are able transfer to elite schools.Jennifer G. Lang/Shutterstock.com

When it comes to getting into a selective university, high school GPA and test scores typically play the most important role.

But in a recent study, we show another way to attend a selective university: transfer from a...

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