A Study to Determine the Impact of a Precollege Intervention Program on Early Adolescent Aspiration and Motivation for College in West Virginia

A Study to Determine the Impact of a Precollege Intervention Program on Early Adolescent Aspiration and Motivation for College in West Virginia

The impact of a precollege intervention, the Junior High Washington Gateway Academy (JHWGA), on early adolescent aspiration and motivation for a college education was measured. JHWGA provided an intensive week of activities in career planning, self-concept improvement, and study skills. Specific res...

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Main Author: Adams, John Edwin
Other Authors: Community College Education
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
Subjects:
aspiration
motivation
expectations
career readiness
self-concept
study habits
predisposition in college choice
early adolescents
precollege interventions
West Virginia
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/29268
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-101397-15292/

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http://hdl.handle.net/10919/29268
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-101397-15292/

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