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ERIC Number: EJ1011758
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 21
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0734-6670
Admission Rhetoric and Academic Self-Efficacy: The Importance of First Communications for Conditionally Admitted Students
Stewart, Joyce; Heaney, April
Journal of College Admission, n219 p26-31 Spr 2013
This article advocates for increased attention on the college admission letter to strengthen conditionally admitted students' academic self-efficacy as they begin the college experience. Although first communications are often considered perfunctory, the language of admission materials has strong potential to help at-risk students begin college with a mindset for success.
Descriptors: College Admission, Admission Criteria, Letters (Correspondence), Language Usage, At Risk Students, Self Efficacy, College Preparation, College Applicants, Communication Strategies, Communities of Practice
National Association for College Admission Counseling. 1631 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2818. Tel: 800-822-6285; Tel: 703-836-2222; Fax: 703-836-8015; e-mail: info@nacac.com; Web site: http://www.nacacnet.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Wyoming