Toldson, I. A., & McGee, T. (2014). What the ACT and SAT mean for black students’ higher education prospects(Editor’s commentary). The Journal of Negro Education, 83(1), 1-4. Major changes are coming to the SAT. Both the SAT and the ACT are used to influence admissions and placement at colleges and… Continue Reading What the ACT and SAT Mean for Black Students’ Higher Education Prospects (Editor’s Commentary)
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What Role Does Grit Play in the Academic Success of Black Male Collegians at Predominantly White Institutions?
Strayhorn, T. L. (2014). What role does grit play in the academic success of black male collegians at predominantly white institutions? Journal of African American Studies, 18(1), 1-10. This study tests the importance of a noncognitive trait, grit, to predicting grades for a sample of Black males attending a predominantly… Continue Reading What Role Does Grit Play in the Academic Success of Black Male Collegians at Predominantly White Institutions?
College Choice for Black Males in the Community College: Factors Influencing Institutional Selection
Wood, J. L., & Harrison, J. D. (2014). College choice for black males in the community college: Factors influencing institutional selection. Negro Educational Review, 65(1-4), 87. In this study we examined the college choice process for Black males attending community colleges. Using data from the Educational Longitudinal Study, findings indicated… Continue Reading College Choice for Black Males in the Community College: Factors Influencing Institutional Selection