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Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion

Academic achievement in high school has long been viewed as one of the strongest predictors of college success. But a new study from Penn State researchers suggests that students' emotional resources—including their motivation, persistence and perceptions of school climate—may also play an important...

Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion
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Academic achievement in high school has long been viewed as one of the strongest predictors of college success. But a new study from Penn State researchers suggests that students' emotional resources—including their motivation, persistence and perceptions of school climate—may also play an important role in shaping whether they ultimately earn a college degree.

Originally published at Phys.org

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