Fall brings college freshmen to campus…but by the end of their first year, 1 in 5 will drop out. As colleges grapple with retaining students, an old idea is getting a second look: doing away with letter grades for their first year. KQED’s Ki Sung went to two UC campuses and she has this report.  

<p>Fall brings college freshmen to campus…but by the end of their first year, 1 in 5 will drop out. As colleges grapple with retaining students, an old idea is getting a second look: doing away with letter grades for their first year. KQED’s Ki Sung went to two UC campuses and she has this report.  </p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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