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Closing the College Equality Gap

In recent years, low-income college student success rates have been faltering, while students from wealthy families continue to maintain high graduation rates.

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In recent years, low-income college student success rates have been faltering, while students from wealthy families continue to maintain high graduation rates. Becker College President Robert E. Johnson argues that for the United States to continue to be a land of opportunity for all, it is essential for schools to better prepare high school students for the challenges of higher education. (Huffington Post)

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