Course-taking Patterns and Preparation for Postsecondary Education in Californias Public University Systems Among Minority Youth

Title:	Course-taking Patterns and Preparation for Postsecondary Education in Californias Public University Systems Among Minority Youth
Description:	This report finds that the high school program for college preparation begins in 9th grade and that making up missed preparatory courses and academic content is likely to be difficult for students who put off college-preparatory work until later in their high school career.
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Cover Date:	January 2008
Web Release:	January 28, 2008
Publication #:	REL 2008035
Center/Program:	REL
Associated Centers:	NCEE
Authors:	Neal D. Finkelstein, WestEd; Anthony B. Fong, WestEd.
Type of Product:	Issues and Answers Report
Keywords:	Higher Education • undergraduates, characteristics of Minorities • in Higher Education Postsecondary Education • student characteristics
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