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Peer reviewedSedlacek, William E. – New Directions for Student Services, 1996
Presents an overview of research results on noncognitive variables and explains how these variables have been or could be applied to the admission and retention of regularly admitted students of color. Compares noncognitive variables between "special admit" and "regular admit" students of color and discusses methods for…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Admission (School), College Students, Empowerment
Davis, Donna G. – 1989
This report investigates low academic achievement and high dropout rates among Hispanic female students in San Diego (California) City Schools. The study examines factors contributing to the academic success of high achieving Hispanic female students and looks at causes of lower achievement among other Hispanic females. It also identifies…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Bilingual Education, Dropout Rate
