High School Academic Curriculum and the Persistence Path Through College: Persistence and Transfer Behavior of Undergraduates 3 Years After Entering 4-Year Institutions

Title:	High School Academic Curriculum and the Persistence Path Through College: Persistence and Transfer Behavior of Undergraduates 3 Years After Entering 4-Year Institutions
Description:	This report examines the relationship between high school academic curricula and students’ persistence path through college, approximately 3 years after first enrolling. The data are drawn from the 1995–96 Beginning Postsecondary Students Survey, a longitudinal study of beginning postsecondary students who first enrolled in a 4-year college in 1995–96. Measures of high school academic preparation are based on academic courses taken in high school as reported by students on their college entrance exam applications.
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Cover Date:	August 2001
Web Release:	September 4, 2001
Print Release:	This Publication will only be available online.
Publication #:	NCES 2001163 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Laura J. Horn and Lawrence K. Kojaku
Type of Product:	Statistical Analysis Report
Survey/Program Areas:	Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) Postsecondary Education Descriptive Analysis Reports (PEDAR)
Keywords:	Persistence to Completion of Students in Higher Education Postsecondary Education • persistence and attainment
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Statistical Analysis Report, please contact: Aurora M. D'Amico.