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Peer reviewedSchnell, Carolyn A.; Louis, Karen Seashore; Doetkott, Curt – Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2003
Examined whether college graduation rates of students taking a first-year seminar differed significantly from a comparison group. Found a significantly greater graduation rate for those enrolled in the seminar. Also found that the effect of the seminar was greatest for students from middle to lower high school deciles and minimal for students from…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, First Year Seminars, Graduation Rate, Higher Education
