Some Colleges Eliminating Freshman Grades
NPR says some colleges are eliminating grades to help students make the transition from high school to college. The practice is called ”un-grading”.
University of California-Santa Cruz advisor Jody Green says, “Grades are not a representation of student learning, as hard as it is for us to break the mindset that if the student got an A it means they learned. If a student already knew the material before taking the class and got that A, they didn’t learn anything. And if the student came in and struggled to get a C-plus, they may have learned a lot.”
Universities taking part in un-grading include Texas Christian University, Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, Florida Gulf Coast University, Grand Valley State; the universities of New Hampshire and South Alabama; Knox College in Illinois and Colorado College; Prince George’s Community College and Howard Community College in Maryland; and Harrisburg Area Community College in Pennsylvania.
These Are The Top 25 Highest Rated Community Colleges In North Carolina
With the cost of college soaring, high school seniors and those looking to go back to school have tough decisions to make. In many circumstances, it doesn’t make sense to go to a 4-year University. Whether you are looking to take a more specialized career path or just knock out some credits before transferring over to another institution to finish your degree. Regardless of your motivation community college is a great option and one that many people choose to pursue. Additionally, community colleges are cheaper than even in-state schools and have 100% admission rates. This makes them accessible to more prospective students. But which school should you go to? There are many community colleges in North Carolina. Some of your decision may depend on the field you’d like to study. There is also a discrepancy in cost between different schools. Location of course also is an important factor as students at community colleges do not live on campus. That’s why Niche created its Community College Rankings. Keep reading to see the top 25 highest-rated community colleges in North Carolina.
On this list, you’ll find public junior colleges, public technical schools, and all other public 2-year colleges. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
