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Download full textSayler, Micheal F. – 1992
This paper on early college entrance for gifted high-school students considers the advantages of early college entrance, the willingness of colleges and universities to accept early entrants, special programs developed to assist early entrants, and potential difficulties with early entrance. Guidelines are presented for maximizing the chances of…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Bound Students, College Students, Colleges
Sayler, Micheal F.; Lupkowski, Ann E. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1992
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)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Age Grade Placement, College Programs
Peer reviewedSayler, Micheal F.; Brookshire, William K. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1993
This study found that accelerated students (n=365) and students (n=334) in gifted classes had better perceptions of their social relationships and emotional development and fewer behavior problems than did regular students (n=323). The accelerated eighth graders who entered school early or skipped elementary grades did not report social isolation,…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Age Grade Placement, Behavior Problems
