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Perin, Dolores; Charron, Kerry – 2003
This paper presents the findings of a qualitative, instrumental case study that examined students' academic preparedness, as well as assessment and placement policy in 15 community colleges in 6 states across the country. Although most community colleges mandate basic skills assessment for all entering freshmen, many do not require low-scoring…
Descriptors: Age, Basic Skills, College Students, Community Colleges