This study examined the academic success and retention of 213 first year, female African-American college students at a historically black, private, liberal arts college in the Southeast. The women were surveyed about their preparation and readiness for college during their first weeks on campus. Responses were then compared against actual academic performance and retention during the first year of college.
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