It's interesting that you should make the case for admitting community college students into our universities. Our son has recently applied to several of these schools and been turned down by all of them.

He carries a 3.65 GPA, has received academic scholarships because of his work, presented several recommendations from teachers and works full-time in order to complete his education. In every case he was told that even though they felt he would be successful in a university, he was rejected for no specific reason.

Could it be that the universities prefer to accept out-of-state students for the higher tuition? Could it be that because they might take longer, and thus, create more income, other students are accepted because they will be there for four years and not two?

With a record dropout rate in the state, it would be difficult to make the argument that there is no room for transfers from among in-state students.

In-state applicants should be given preferential consideration at all state universities, and then out-of-state applicants enrolled to fill any available space.

M.J. Frederiksen

Youngsville