84%. At a previous institution I worked at, over 84% of our incoming students were not ready for college level math. I was shocked. I believe the amount of students who were placed into remedial levels to prep for college level reading and writing were above 50% as well.
After reading the participant guides for Waiting for Superman- the particular one from Bill and Melinda Gates were all too familiar for me. The students we had coming into my former institution were clear examples of how their high schools did not prepare them for a career or a degree upon graduation.
Upon advising these students that yes although they are in college and taking classes- some were signed up for an entire term of remedial classes that actually were giving them zero college credit. These students were upset which is absolutely understandable. Although America is ranked as having world quality higher education -- it is important that we address and step up in reforming K-12. We will continue to have students who are excited to enter into college only to find they face a year of classes without any credit before their official college career even begins.
Of course it's important that students take the necessary pre-requisite courses so they are successful as college students, to have over 3/4 of an incoming student body not be college level math, reading, and writing is unacceptable. Has anyone ever heard of similar experiences with students being un-prepared and let down by their schools?
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