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Tryon, Georgiana Shick; Sy, Michael John – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1977
This investigation was designed to determine the effectiveness of a study skills program for students in an adult degree program. Results showed an increase in study habits and a decrease in concerns about school for students who participated in the program. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Education, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Services
Romano, John L.; Young, Hope T. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1981
Low-achieving freshmen students (N=96) were required to participate in an eight-week counseling/study skills program. Analysis of variance compared experimental and control groups on quarterly and cumulative grade point averages (GPA) and credit completion ratios (CCR). The intervention did not influence GPAs or persistence in college, but did…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Group Counseling
