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Direct linkByrd, Kathleen L.; Macdonald, Ginger – Community College Review, 2005
This study provides understanding of college readiness from the perspectives of older first-generation college students who transferred from community colleges. Results indicate that life experiences contribute to academic skills, time management, goal focus, and self-advocacy. Research is recommended to improve nontraditional student advising and…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Students, First Generation College Students, School Readiness, Time Management
