Perceived Academic Preparedness of First-Generation Latino College Students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12774376 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Karen E Boden (Azusa Pacific University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 96-106 |
| Publication date | 2011-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Hispanic Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1538-1927 • E-ISSN: 1552-5716 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1538192711402211 |
| OpenAlex | W2129564934 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 9 |
First-generation Latino college students may be characterized as underprepared for college. Research points to low performance on placement tests. However, students may not perceive themselves as academically underprepared for college. This study explored first-generation Latino students’ perceptions of their academic preparedness. Seven students were interviewed with the following four themes to emerge—personal education planning, guides, academic skills, and personal impetus. Student answers show that they believed they were academically prepared for college
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2013 - 2026 (14) |
| Highly cited | No |