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Direct linkMartindale, Amy L.; Hammons, James O. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2013
Students with merit-based scholarships and strong high school GPAs typically have high retention rates. Yet, many high ability students did not need to study in high school, and never developed effective academic skills. Such students may expect to excel in college with the same limited effort. Unfortunately, institutions may unintentionally…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, School Holding Power, Scholarships, College Freshmen
Munt, Jane A.; Merydith, Scott P. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2012
This study investigated whether academic non-achievers differed from academic achievers in terms of their personal characteristics. A sample of 216 undergraduate students that were either enrolled in a college restoration program or part of a control group were administered the "16PF-5 Personality Questionnaire" (Cattell, Cattell, & Cattell, 1993)…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Undergraduate Students, Personality Traits, Grade Point Average
Davig, William B.; Spain, Judith W. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2004
This study examined the effectiveness of different topics/activities included in a freshman orientation course in enhancing the students' perception of their successful adjustment to college life and the impact of these subjects on the student level of persistence. The results support the Tinto stage model of persistence since the elements of the…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Course Content, Social Networks
