2006-07 College Graduate Survey - College of Continuing Education

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Comments funding because the students stay in the high school. It is cheaper than having the school pay for post-secondary classes. I believe that college in the schools was helpful in allowing me to experience higher level classes as well as aiding in completing required courses prior to college enrollment. I believe that the standards applied in the CIS classes meet and often exceed the standards I found in my undergraduate courses after high school and I also believe that these higher standards helped me excel in high school and college. I feel that programs like CIS are essential for a successful college career at a challenging institution. I felt so much more prepared for college and was able to do better in my college classes. I found College in the Schools a great way to earn college credit early and for free while still enjoying high school and its activities. I didn't have to feel left out of high school life as did some students who chose PSEO options. I found the skills I learned in CIS English to be very useful throughout my 5 years of college. I learned how to write well and read constructively in CIS and used those skills continuously in college. I am very glad I took CIS English! I referred back to my experiences in CIS throughout all of college (specifically the ethnographic writing assignment). I'm glad I was given the opportunity to participate and would recommend CIS to current high schoolers. I think higher education is extremely important for students and these preparatory courses begin an excellent foundation for learning. I think it's important to continue programs like college in the schools…not only does it save some money but it is a valuable learning experience. I gained insight as to what my college courses would be like. I think that the literature course I took through CIS was very beneficial in preparing me for college-level writing, reading, and comprehension skills. I think the program itself is very good in principle, but the particular year I took CIS courses we had a HORRIBLE teacher. It was very disappointing. I think this is an excellent program! It helped me to get a jump start in college. It was excellent that it was free, any aid helps. It was nice not to leave the school like PSEO programs. I think this program was excellent and I wish I had more opportunities to earn college credits in high school. They were most beneficial. I would certainly recommend these courses to high school students who want to get a head start in their college career. I took a College in the Schools writing course and I think I went into college better prepared than my fellow students and found the transition into writing for college coursework to be fairly easy. I was able to graduate with a 4-year degree in 3.5 years. This saved me money and now I have a "real" job before any of my friends! It also gave me the leeway to take optional courses n college, courses that sounded interesting, instead of taking generals. I wish there were more available CIS courses. A public speaking one would have been nice. I would strongly encourage College in the Schools programs to include more "on campus" days to acquaint students better to on campus activity. If education is a value they [legislators] possess, they will support these programs. These programs encourage students who may be fluctuating upon the decision to attend college or not. They encourage those who need to be sure they are at that level, but most of all they are an experience any student should have the opportunity to choose. If Minnesota is interested in an educated informed workforce and citizenry, College in the Schools is an excellent way to jump start this. Important we provide more programs for those who can't do post-secondary and commute. It is a major benefit and wonderful opportunity for hs students to have an opportunity to receive an education from the U of M. It was a great program! I was in a position where I had to pay for my own schooling and because of this program I was able to save myself 1 year of student loans--about $20,000! It was a huge boost in helping Emily graduate in 4 years . Both Stout and Bethel accepted her English credits without a problem. Her teacher was very positive about Emily doing well when she went on to college. Emily is CIS 5-year survey December 2006 Page 6 of 12
Comments currently living in Ecuador so I filled this in. Also a real money saver. Her mom Beverly. It would be great if more schools accepted these credits. I was told when I enrolled I would get credit yet most colleges I applied to did not recognize them as college undergraduate equivalent courses. It's a wonderful program for gifted students. Please continue it! It's an incredible opportunity for students to reach their goals and push them towards achieving maximum potential. The experience is invaluable and will keep this state's educational system at the top. It's good for America and helps our country maintain good citizens and a good standard of living. Fund it for god's sake. Many colleges do not accept CIS credit because they don't allow "double-counting" for both high school and college requirements. Many schools require courses to be taught on campus by faculty members for credit. AP and IB offer better transfer options. More CIS courses should be available to high school students. The really help prepare you for college curriculum by grading on an essay and test basis--there aren't any worksheets in college!!! My CIS English class was the class from high school that prepared me the most for college level classes. My college in the schools course gave me a glimpse of what college-level courses are like. It helped prepare me for the workload typical of many college classes. I appreciated the warning--greatly! My experience with CIS adequately prepared me for the type of work I would encounter in college. I especially valued my CIS writing course. Strong writing and oral skills were key in my success at Hamline University. CIS substantially contributed to the development of these skills. No. Not only did CIS save me time and money in my undergraduate degree, it also really prepared me for college. It was a great experience and I am still very happy that I had the option of CIS. I would recommend CIS to any high school student. One of the best programs available! I only wish I would have taken more CIS courses while in high school. Perfect for those intending to go on to college. Prepares you for what to expect to come and how to handle the coursework. Please teach students how to use these credits for undergraduate programs. Probably one of the best decisions I made in high school was enrolling in CIS courses. When I went to college, I was ahead of the game. Programs like CIS are very important. Not only did CIS allow me to earn college credit while in high school but my class prepared me for the pace of college studies. Some of the books I read in CIS are still my favorites to date, and the reading I did in CIS helped prepare me for the difficulties of college because I had already entered the literary college "discussion" realm in my CIS class. Taking CIS honors composition was key to my success in college but only because I had a professor that treated her students like adults and expected professional work. The benefit of the CIS program is in the rigor of the course. It varies from school to school and teacher to teacher. It is ridiculous to consider that the U of M's campus and accrediting process is so loosely controlled there is too much (rest of comment could not be deciphered). The CIS program prepared me very well for college. It was more beneficial than the AP program because the credits automatically transferred and instead of judging your knowledge by one cumulative test, the entire curriculum was challenging. The CIS program was a great alternative for advanced placement classes. CIS classes were focused on learning instead of studying for a test. CIS classes kept me focused on college, which average high school classes couldn't do for me. The class I took was wonderful. There was no pressure unlike an AP Class, to succeed. It also helped me prepare for college and know what to expect. The college in the schools course was one of the best classes I took in h.s. even with being in all IB classses. The College in the Schools program gave me the advanced option I wanted to improve upon my high school experience. I did the honors program at my university, which used seminars coming the subjects that I would CIS 5-year survey December 2006 Page 7 of 12
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