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The 'Ready or Not' Freshman Infograph Shows Weak Points

Entering the world of higher education can be a daunting venture, which is why the 'Ready or Not' Freshman infographic tackles the weaker points of leaving highschool and the worries Freshman have. With 33% of high school graduates from 2010 claiming that high school did not prepare them for university or college, the education system is having a fundamental problem targeted. The purpose of high school is to prepare students for whatever follows -- be it college and university or the job force.

Approximately 44% of students wish they had taken different classes, 55% saying that university was much harder than anticipated, and 24% had to take remedial classes to make up for a lack of rudimentary skills. The 'Ready or Not' Freshman infograph points out a major issue facing freshman these days as they graduate from highschool.

Higher Education Preparation
Improving high school curriculum to better prepare students for college or job markets.
Remedial Education
Developing innovative ways to provide remedial education for high school graduates.
Student Success
Fostering more opportunities for students to succeed in their transition to higher education.

Sectors Adopting This

Education
Education institutions can innovate by offering preparatory courses that bridge the gap between high school and college or job markets.
Edtech
EdTech companies can create learning tools that help high school students develop the essential skills to be successful in college.
Government
Government can have a role in the development of education systems by increasing funding and resources to support high school education.
SCORE
2.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 31%
Activity 48%
Freshness 8%

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