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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
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START! The Successful Transitions and Retention Track Program: A Comprehensive Approach to Supporting GED Holders Entering College
Nix, J. Vincent; Michalak, Megan B.
Journal of Adult Education, v41 n2 p65-67 2012
Students entering college face many obstacles to success. Students who received a General Education Development (GED) face additional barriers that must be addressed in order for success in higher education. The Successful Transitions and Retention Track Program employs a holistic approach to addressing the needs of GED holders entering college.
Descriptors: High School Equivalency Programs, Holistic Approach, College Students, Barriers, Academic Persistence, School Holding Power, Student Needs, Pilot Projects, College Instruction, Tutoring, Career Counseling, Individual Counseling
Mountain Plains Adult Education Association. c/o Adult Learning Center, 815 Front Street, Helena, MT 59602. Tel: 406-324-2118; Web site: https://www.mpaea.org/?page=publications
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: General Educational Development Tests
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