[CindyDawg]

In Texas they must pass a college entry exam. Some fail and must take remedial, non credited courses first. My son was an honor role student and had to take remedial English. Parents/students pay for what they should have been but weren't taught in HS, IMO. The funny thing is, I know several that have taken their GED and passed the entry exam. GEDs represent what kids should have known when they graduated.

[bruinbirdman]

In California, the HS diploma gets you into Junior College. A JC diploma (AA) gets you into state college. If you have the grades to stay in school, you can go for four years.

To go straight from HS to a state college or university requires meeting several requirements including SAT, GPA, and class standing.

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