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jeffrey_pdx

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2. I don't know about trade schools, but it costs money to apply to college

Reply to alp227 (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2013, 09:45 PM

Oct 2013

I think most people would benefit from some college or trade school, but it shouldn't be a requirement to gain admission just to graduate from high school. Also, if you read the article, they are required to take 6 AP courses. When I was in high school, I took every AP course I could, most of my friends couldn't pass one. I don't know if AP courses are easier now, or if the expectations are too high, but that just seems like a bad idea. AP = Advanced Placement, ie, not for everyone.

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Oregon school district wants to require college or trade school admission for grads [View all] alp227 Oct 2013 OP

Not a good idea. n/t duffyduff Oct 2013 #1

I don't know about trade schools, but it costs money to apply to college jeffrey_pdx Oct 2013 #2

I think this is strictly to make the school look good for those silly "rankings." duffyduff Oct 2013 #3

Application--maybe. Acceptance? Absolutely not. Ka hrnt Oct 2013 #4