College Before College (Part 6): Access Is Not the Same as Success

College Before College (Part 6): Access Is Not the Same as Success

July 11, 2026 · 11 min · Season 4 · Episode 37

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The episode discusses the distinction between access to college programs and the actual success of students in navigating college-level learning.

As dual enrollment and early college programs continue expanding across the country, educational systems often assume that academic readiness and institutional readiness are largely the same thing. But a recent WestEd report examining the “arc” of dual enrollment suggests that access alone does not guarantee students will successfully navigate the unfamiliar cultural, relational, and institutional expectations surrounding college-level learning. Corey Alderdice, a national voice on talent and...

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