To address the lack of academic and social preparation that many rural Alaskans have when they first arrive at college, in 1985 Sheldon Jackson College (Sitka, Alaska) initiated the Early College Incentive Program (ECIP) to expose junior high students to college learning and living requirements, reduce cultural shock (Sheldon Jackson's student body is 72% Alaskan and 56% Native Alaskan), and excite students about college opportunities. From 125 applicants, 38 were selected to attend the 2-week summer program on campus; 36 successfully completed the program. This 1986 study's objective was to determine whether participation in the ECIP had had a significant effect on participants' preparation for college and attitudes about college. The number of college preparatory courses taken, the grade point average (GPA) for the college preparatory courses, and participants' attitudes about college were compared with the same measures for two 9th-grade control groups. Findings showed that although there were no significant differences at the .05 level between the groups in course selection or college planning, there was a significant difference at the .05 level in GPAs. Continuation of the program is warranted, and the study and evaluation are being used in development of future programs. (JMM)