This study focused on the factors that were positive contributors to the success of two-year college students at six colleges who were or had been enrolled in basic skill developmental programs. For study purposes, success involved student eligibility to continue in a chosen program. Variables used in evaluating student success/non-success included scores on the Inventory of Personal Values and the Inventory of Interpersonal Values, faculty predictions, reading scores, rating of will and motivation, rating of goal orientation and program impact, and questionnaire responses concerning faculty response to needs, sureness of career goals, and skill area needs and application. Final academic year grade point averages and student enrollment status (probation, dismissed, withdrawn, or eligible to continue) served as dependent success variables. Data indicated that the major contributing factors to student success were the values of goal orientation, variety, conformity, and recognition, commitment to a firm career goal, personal choice of college and program, and a positive approach to the college experience. Both reading ability and faculty prediction were highly correlated with student success. It was concluded that environmental and background characteristics are less significant to success than variables within programs and affective/cognitive factors associated with students. (TR)