Forty-four male and 22 female students attending an early entrance to college program for talented students completed the Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale. Results indicate that these talented students are less mathematically anxious than typical college students. Females are more mathematically anxious than males, although the finding is not…

This study compared differences in self-esteem scores at college entrance and one semester later of 109 early entrants to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas. Findings indicated slight negative changes in self-esteem after one semester, possibly because of normal college adjustment and changes in social…

The option of early entrance to college for gifted students is reviewed. Considered are advantages of early entrance, early entrance programs available at a variety of colleges and universities, social and emotional concerns, and potential difficulties of early entrance. Specific recommendations are offered to maximize the chances of success. (DB)