After reading the attached previous attached article, While there were a
few program outliers, i found that most "at risk" student/athletes entered
into special programs in the ACC did suprisingly well. Maybe thats
not what anyone at illinois admissions wants to hear, but Maryland
seemed to be the "average" with campus wide graduation rates at
88%, these students (33 in thier program), including the professional
athletes who leave early,had about a 55% graduation rate with a number
of kids leaving school early while still in academic good standing. Less
than 10% were forced out of school because their grades didnt cut it.
Should we expect more? What an opportiunity for a disadvantaged inner
city kid to get an education. and im a conservative by nature, but why turn
these kids away if sports goives them an opportunity?
few program outliers, i found that most "at risk" student/athletes entered
into special programs in the ACC did suprisingly well. Maybe thats
not what anyone at illinois admissions wants to hear, but Maryland
seemed to be the "average" with campus wide graduation rates at
88%, these students (33 in thier program), including the professional
athletes who leave early,had about a 55% graduation rate with a number
of kids leaving school early while still in academic good standing. Less
than 10% were forced out of school because their grades didnt cut it.
Should we expect more? What an opportiunity for a disadvantaged inner
city kid to get an education. and im a conservative by nature, but why turn
these kids away if sports goives them an opportunity?