The hurdles to earning a college degree are many — confusion about the application process, lack of academic preparation, and cost, to name just a few.
But another obstacle can be considered just as significant: geography. Think of the students who live in “education deserts” — areas where two- and four-year public colleges, which accept most applicants, are few and far between. For some students, the farther they live from a college, research says, the less likely they are to attend one.
The importance of geography also comes into play for students who actually do make it to college. Studying close to home is increasingly common, despite the popular
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