Differences in College Choice Factors among Freshmen Student-Athletes.

Gabert, Trent E.; Hale, Jeffrey L.; Montalvo, Gregory P., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1999

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Differences in College Choice Factors among Freshmen Student-Athletes.

Gabert, Trent E.; Hale, Jeffrey L.; Montalvo, Gregory P., Jr.

Journal of College Admission, n164 p20-29 Sum-Fall 1999

Reports on a study of college choice factors among freshmen student athletes (N=246). Overall, the student athlete's college choice decision was influenced most by the college head coach variable. Other influential factors included academic support services and location of the school. Discusses implications for future research, departmental programming, and institutional effectiveness. (Author/GCP)

Descriptors: Athletes, Athletic Coaches, College Athletics, College Choice, College Freshmen, College Programs, Higher Education, Scholarships, School Location, Sex Differences, Social Environment

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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