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For millions of college dropouts, second chances prove difficult

PHILADELPHIA—Like many young Americans, Julia Capece went straight from high school to college. Halfway toward her bachelor’s degree, however, Capece decided to move out of her parents’ home. She tried juggling work and school but living on her own and keeping up with tuition and coursework proved too much. Capece finally gave up and dropped […]