Gary Comer College Observation Report

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Before attending Gary Comer College Prep, I had no experience what so ever with college. Ever since my first day in ECS,Early Colliegate Scholars, class, I have begun to feel more prepared for college than I ever have before. Gary Comer ensures that it's students are prepared for college and not only college but to graduate college. Many of my friends that I speak to about the college process are behind, but foruntaley, I was able to attend Gary Comer College Prep and begin to learn what the EFC was before many students even figured out what they wanted to pursue in life.

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