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Peer reviewedRuble, Virgil E.; Schurr, K. Terry – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1986
Describes a study of the effectiveness of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), high school graduation class percentile, and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), as predictors of short- and long-term academic achievement among a sample of 58 high-risk college freshmen who participated in 1-year special studies program. (PAA)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aptitude Tests, College Freshmen, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedLavin, David E.; Crook, David B. – American Journal of Education, 1990
Finds that open admissions at City University of New York in the early 1970s resulted in a dramatic increase in degree attainment by Blacks and Hispanics. Concludes that more flexible aid programs, improved high school curricula, and stronger preparation in two-year colleges can increase future attainments and narrow educational inequalities. (DM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, College Students, Differences
Peer reviewedLau, Matthew Y.; And Others – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1994
This study compared 26 students identified as gifted and talented who transferred to nonresident schools through Minnesota's Open Enrollment program with 60 transfer students not so identified. Academic and educational concerns were the main reasons gifted students chose to transfer. Few members of minority groups chose to transfer. Parental…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Free Choice Transfer Programs, Gifted
