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Re:Cal State will no longer require math and English placeme... by xupybd on Wednesday August 09, 2017 @07:10AM (#14967422)
Measurement is a huge value add. It's proof to employers that you know the basics. It's something that you can use to get a job. Learning for the sake of learning is great and all but you also have to put food on the table.
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Re:Cal State will no longer require math and English placeme... by kashkhan on Wednesday August 09, 2017 @08:14PM (#14975052)
how many employers give job offers based on GPA?

GPA or any other grades is bad proxy for actual ability and employability.

Humans are good at studying for evaluations and measurements. But colleges that teach for that are a waste of time.

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