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Blazer, Christie – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2010
Students are under pressure from teachers, parents, and college admissions counselors to maintain high grade point averages, score well on high-stakes tests, participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, and gain admission to top colleges. In fact, surveys have found that most students identify academic pressure as the main reason for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, High Stakes Tests, Grade Point Average, College Admission


