The following is from the American Youth Policy Forum. The study tracked 8th graders through university degree completion from 1988 to 2000. The results of the study can be found here.
Of particular interest to me were the recommendations, from the study.
The study recommends, for example, that high school students log on to college and community college websites and search for examples of the type of examinations and assignments that await them to avoid any “disconnect” when they arrive on campus.
Adelman says colleges should become more involved in secondary school curriculum preparation and provide concrete examples of college assignments, exams, and labs. High school teachers, guidance counselors, parents, and students should have access to this open display of content standards, and it should be included in all recruitment and promotional literature. Institutions should limit no-penalty course withdrawals and no-credit course repeats, creatively increase the use of summer terms, monitor gateway course participation, and report rates of persistence.
I think making this info available to guidance counselors and high school teachers would enhance connections between UKY admissions staff and high schools.
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