Style Weekly

Richmond's alternative for news, arts, culture and opinion

March 19, 2013 Opinion & Blogs » Back Page

The College Lie 

"Eighty percent of first-time college students expect to finish in the traditional four years. Only half of them succeed."

by

Tools

  • Share
  • Email
  • Print
  • Add to favorites
  • Add to Custom List
As this year's high-school seniors enter the season of college acceptance letters — and their dreaded alternatives — those a year behind them, and their families, are beginning to plan college visits. During my teaching career, I suffered with my students…

full article »

Comments (6)

Showing 1-6 of 6

Add a comment

 
Subscribe to this thread:
By Email
With RSS
Showing 1-6 of 6

Add a comment

Readers also liked…

  • The Cost of Silence

    In the wake of the Connecticut school shooting, we need to demand courage of our leaders through open, honest and rational debate.
    • by Rick Gray
    • Dec 18, 2012

More by Rick Gray

  • Learning Curve

    Opinion: We can’t fix Virginia's schools by threatening the people who work there.
    • by Rick Gray
    • Feb 19, 2013
  • More »

Latest in Back Page

  • Denver Dreaming

    Richmond should take the time to look a little deeper when borrowing from other cities. Claims made by proponents of new ballparks usually are overstated.
    • by Brian Glass
    • May 14, 2013

  • Chain Reaction

    "We live in an age of increasing ubiquity, in which the quirks and eccentricities of local businesses are being overshadowed by the blandness of national retailers and service providers."
    • by Daniel J. Payne
    • May 7, 2013

  • Mastering His Domain

    "Cuccinelli’s attempt to become a palatable gubernatorial candidate is being undermined by his continuation of the far-right, unpopular policies of his tenure as attorney general."
    • by Zack Budryk
    • Apr 30, 2013
  • More »

Other Publications

Belle+Magazine
Richmond+360+%28Other+Pubs%29
2012+Go+Green+%28Other+Pubs%29

Style Weekly's mission is to provide smart, witty and tenacious coverage of Richmond. Our editorial team strives to reveal Richmond's true identity through unflinching journalism, incisive writing, thoughtful criticism, arresting photography and sophisticated presentation.

We make sense of the news; pursue those in power; explore the city's arts and culture; open windows on provocative ideas; and help readers know Richmond through its people. We give readers the information to make intelligent decisions.

Copyright © 2013 Style Weekly
Richmond's alternative for news, arts, culture and opinion
All rights reserved
Powered by Foundation