Colleges Struggle to Stop ‘Melt’: Students Who Commit, Then Don’t Show Up
The Wall Street Journal ·
Some students switch after placing deposits at multiple schools; others don’t attend anywhere because of financial challenges
Colleges Struggle to Stop ‘Melt’: Students Who Commit, Then Don’t Show Up
Some students switch after placing deposits at multiple schools; others don’t attend anywhere because of financial challenges
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Colleges Struggle to Stop ‘Melt’: Students Who Commit, Then Don’t Show Up
The Wall Street Journal ·
Some students switch after placing deposits at multiple schools; others don’t attend anywhere because of financial challenges