Mission High leads California in UC Berkeley admissions. But many don’t graduate | The San Francisco Standard
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Test-blind admissions have eased the path into the university, but students struggle to keep up.
When he was a Mission High School student, Misael Villalta was grateful for the college counselors who guided him as he applied to selective universities. The college and career center helped him navigate the forms, scholarships, and financial aid that led to his acceptance to UC Berkeley. But once he arrived, Villalta realized that being accepted to one of the world’s top public universities didn’t mean he was prepared to succeed there. “The challenge begins once students arrive on campus,” he said. “Many of us are academically behind our peers.” Villalta’s experience reflects a growing…
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