Executive Summary

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Executive Summary

• Agenda Item College Readiness Report

Purpose provide a high level overview of
college-readiness of Montana high school students
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Summary Points
Over 60 of Montana high school graduates took
entrance exam.
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Summary Points
Montanas class of 2008 scored above National
Averages.
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Summary Points
Depending on the measure used, between 49 to 81
of the students tested College Ready.
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Summary Points
Taking a Rigorous Core in high school improves
scores.
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Follow-up Questions
Sample questions Regents may wish to pursue

• Montanas averages look pretty good, why then do
  approximately 1/3 of entering freshmen require
  some form of remediation?
• Why do so many high school students take the
  MUSWA when ACT and SAT now offer writing
  assessments?  
• How does Montanas college continuation rate
  compare to the percent of student taking
  admission exams?
• How do other states leverage entrance exams to
  increase college participation rates and
  preparation?