High School to College and Careers: Aligning State Policies

By Rebecca Daugherty

Programs and requirements for a student's transition from high school to college and career vary considerably among SREB states. Differing state policies govern many key areas of college readiness, including: the courses and tests required in high school, early outreach, joint enrollment programs, college admission and placement standards, colleges' reports to high schools about their graduates' performance, and state financial aid. This update to the 2002 report provides a one-page summary of each state's policies in these areas.

Keywords: college readiness, high school graduation, early outreach, dual enrollment, college admission, college placement, feedback reports, financial aid

Catalog information: (04E14); 20 pages; 2005; $5 each