In an Attempt to Give the Best Students from Poor

question 21

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to give the best students from poor and minority public school districts an equal footing in university admissions, the legislature enacted a 1997 law that guaranteed automatic admission to state universities for a high school graduate who finished in the top percent of his or her class.

• A) 1
• B) 5
• C) 10
• D) 15
• E) 20

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Definitions:

Outplacement

Assistance provided by an organization to former employees transitioning to new jobs, often including career counseling, job search assistance, and training.

Inplacement

An organizational practice focusing on training and developing employees within the company to prepare them for higher responsibilities.

Career Development

The ongoing process of managing one's work experience, learning, and skills to pursue preferred job opportunities over time.

Mentoring

A developmental partnership through which one person shares knowledge, skills, information, and perspective to foster the personal and professional growth of someone else.