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Javaman

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11. and just which ones get to stay open?

Reply to HiPointDem (Original post)

Thu Apr 4, 2013, 08:56 AM

Apr 2013

the ones that make the most money? Of course. Not the ones that turn out the best students.

This is a example of disaster capitalism on the backs of the new generation. There will be X amount of slots available to go to college. If you don't make it, well, tough luck.

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