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More than half of surveyed students say they will opt out of the traditional four-year undergraduate path
This decision to pursue alternative post-secondary options hints at an evolving postsecondary landscape.
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A significant trend is growing among high school graduates in the class of 2023, with 55 percent opting out of the traditional four-year college route, according to a new survey from YouScience, a technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers. The findings from YouScience’s second annual national 2023 Post-Graduation Readiness Report.
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