tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post115829777294345952..comments2024-03-09T02:32:34.549-06:00Comments on Dr. Melissa Clouthier: College Graduation Rates StinkMelissa Clouthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864991953502438461noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-78788601529720825562008-03-23T18:55:00.000-06:002008-03-23T18:55:00.000-06:00Hi, my name is Colter, I am currently a freshmen a...Hi, my name is Colter, I am currently a freshmen at Texas State University and I believe I actually lived on the same street as you in The Woodlands a couple years ago. I agree that for the most part, public high schools are terrible. I overheard one girl at the dining hall last semester saying, "I can't believe I have two Ds, I had a 3.8 (GPA) in high school". Turns out, she went to a small 2A high school with only a hundred or so kids. Meanwhile, those who went to larger high schools, such as The Woodlands, Round Rock, or Smithson Valley are finding classes to be challenging, but not insanely hard. Also, I've noticed a huge difference in the grades of those who did and did not take AP (Advanced Placement) courses in high school. I think these courses are the best preparation for an all-out college course.<BR/><BR/>-Colter Ray-<BR/><BR/>www.ColterRay.comColter Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528488376059696293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-25106326011556080162008-03-18T12:14:00.000-06:002008-03-18T12:14:00.000-06:00The other large factor is in student loans. I run...The other large factor is in student loans. I run into way too many graduates reaching for positions a bit out of their experience levels due to the pressures of having to pay very large student loans back. <A HREF="http://www.professionalwriting.info" REL="nofollow">I help build strong resumes</A> for these grads but sometime the information they would like to portray is far too exaggeratedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1158351909570246062006-09-15T14:25:00.000-06:002006-09-15T14:25:00.000-06:00Amd to think I got excited because two people comm...Amd to think I got excited because two people commented. Oy vey.Melissa Clouthierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864991953502438461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1158324605668616692006-09-15T06:50:00.000-06:002006-09-15T06:50:00.000-06:00Amen to the previous commenter. He did work very ...Amen to the previous commenter. He did work very hard to attain his goals and graduated in 4 years. He is a mqan of character and happens to be very cute. I love you, MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1158323992815814532006-09-15T06:39:00.000-06:002006-09-15T06:39:00.000-06:00As someone that graduated on time (4 years) even t...As someone that graduated on time (4 years) even though I effectively lost 1-2 semesters-worth of credits through a transfer, I can this, students that are willing to take classes at times that are very inconvenient (read: early in the morning) can always fill a schedule. I had classes at 8 AM my senior year because that was the only way I could get all my classes in and work. Fact is, high schools prepare students to be mediocre and lazy. <BR/><BR/>American Idol is a great example of how we train our children. Oh Suzy, you are such an excellent singer... Never mind that Suzy sounds like someone on a three day cigarette and beer bender on acid! These students come in with their 3.5 GPA, padded by "E-Business" high school classes (what the hell is that?!?) and cannot cut it, even though the classes at colleges are only getting easier!<BR/><BR/>As with most issues, it begins and could end, with the parents (of course I have no children...).Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355578099725547881noreply@blogger.com