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Text Version of 7-02-03 News Release Charts

Percent of College–Hopeful 8th Graders Who Plan/Don't Plan to Take
Core College–Prep Curriculum in High School


Plan to take core curriculum35%
Don't plan to take core curriculum65%

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Percent of College–Hopeful 8th Graders Who Plan to Take Core College–Prep Curriculum in High School by Career Preference Category


Administration & Sales Business Operations Technical Arts Social Service Science & Technology
28% 29% 30% 31% 35% 37%

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Percent of 8th Graders Who Express Need for Help in Various Areas


 % 8th Graders
Exploring financial Aid79
Developing study Skills70
Exploring post-HS options68
Selecting HS courses67
Developing math skills64
Developing test taking skills59
Expressing ideas in writing52
Reading comprehension51
Reading speed49
Understanding/using computers37

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