Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2019

DOI

10.12930/NACADA-17-044

Publication Title

NACADA Journal

Volume

39

Issue

1

Pages

49-59

Abstract

Stakeholders at institutions across the United States are continuously looking for ways to improve the academic success and retention of students. We used logistical regression in an examination of noncognitive, cognitive, and demographic factors as predictors of academic success and retention of Division I first-year student-athletes. The results indicated that high school GPA is the best predictor for academic success. The Transition to College Inventory index, self-confidence, institutional commitment, and independent activity focus can be used in the prediction of academic success. Retention was most accurately predicted by students' first-year cumulative GPA. University advisors can use the results of this study to enhance the resources designed to improve the academic performance and persistence of student-athletes.

Comments

© NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising

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Original Publication Citation

Brecht, A. A., & Burnett, D. D. (2019). Advising student-athletes for success: Predicting the academic success and persistence of collegiate student-athletes. NACADA Journal, 39(1), 49-59. doi:10.12930/NACADA-17-044

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