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The Effects of a Freshman Seminar on At-Risk Under-, Over-, and Low Achievers.

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Simmons, George; And Others – NACADA Journal, 1995

A study investigated the academic achievement of 390 students in a freshman seminar designed to enhance academic success of three risk groups (underachievers, overachievers, and low achievers). The populations responded to seminar content in distinct ways. Comparison with a control group showed the only gain was in retention of low achievers.…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, College Freshmen