English: A tracer study by the DepEd revealed that top issues encountered by senior high school graduates who pursued higher education include difficulty and non-crediting of subjects. While some colleges and universities implement bridging programs, they entail additional costs for learners and their families, Gatchalian flagged. He also pointed out that the implementation of bridging programs is uneven because not all higher education institutions offer them.
Filipino: Ayon sa isang tracer study ng DepEd, kabilang sa mga isyung kinakaharap ng mga senior high school graduates na nagpatuloy sa kolehiyo ang hirap ng mga subjects at hindi pag-credit sa mga ito. Bagama't nagpapatupad ang ibang pamantasan ng bridging programs, nagiging dagdag na gastos ito para sa mga mag-aaral at kanilang mga pamilya, sabi ni Gatchalian. Isa pa, hindi rin lahat ng pamantasan at kolehiyo ang nagpapatupad ng bridging program.