<p>When a school has a mission of “access,” lower stat students are accepted. If the school has really good programs in place to address academic shortcomings, it theoretically can work. In reality, I am not sure how many schools that are similar to Chicago State are successfully achieving their goals of providing a quality education for their students. </p>
<p>My concern is that students are borrowing to go to schools like this. If they are not successful, they end up owing money with nothing to show for it. I believe that the community colleges should be the entree school for students who will struggle, as they are better equipped for remediation & will provide it at a lower cost. </p>
<p>I am all for access to college, but the degree must mean something. A student who lacks basic skills in reading, writing, and 'rithmetic should receive remediation before moving on to a four year university situation. Just my two cents.</p>