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A Head Start in Higher Education: The Effect of a Transition Intervention on Interaction, Sense of Belonging, and Academic Performance
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van Herpen, Sanne G. A.; Meeuwisse, Marieke; Hofman, W. H. Adriaan; Severiens, Sabine E. – Studies in Higher Education, 2020
Given the challenging transition from secondary school into higher education, this quasi-experimental study measured the effects of a pre-academic programme (i.e. before starting at university) on student-faculty interactions, student-peer interactions, sense of belonging, and first-year academic performance. Fifty-eight first-year students…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Sense of Community, Academic Achievement, Transitional Programs
Understanding High School Students Use of Choice Factors and Word-of-Mouth Information Sources in University Selection
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Le, Tri D.; Robinson, Linda J.; Dobele, Angela R. – Studies in Higher Education, 2020
University choice is a high-risk decision for prospective students which requires substantial effort to evaluate a range of choice factors. Understanding this complex process is a crucial task for higher education marketers. Of particular importance are the differences across market segments. This study analyses the importance of choice factors,…
Descriptors: College Choice, Information Sources, Employment Potential, Teacher Effectiveness