Correlates of College Retention and GPA: Learning and Study Strategies, Testwiseness, Attitudes, and ACT
Authors:
- Carolyn W. KernCKCarolyn W. Kern
- Nancy S. FagleyNFNancy S. Fagley
- Paul M. MillerPMPaul M. Miller
- 1 March 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of College Counseling
- Vol. 1 (1) , 26-34
Abstract
This study assessed unique contributions of learning, study, and test‐taking strategies; students' attitudes about college; and ACT scores, and linked them to college GPA and to retention. Although several variables contributed significantly to GPA, only GPA made a significant unique contribution to attrition and retention. This suggests that learning and study strategies and students' college attitudes affect attrition indirectly through GPA.Keywords
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