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Peer reviewedSchnell, Carolyn A.; Doetkott, Curt D. – Journal of College Student Retention, 2003
Students enrolled in a first-year seminar were paired with a matched comparison group, and retention of the 1,853 students in the two groups was compared over a period of 4 years. Results indicated significantly greater retention over a period of 4 years for students enrolled in the seminar. (EV)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Students, Comparative Analysis, First Year Seminars
