Overview
The Education Reference Guide series is designed to provide a solid foundation for the research of various educationaltopics. This volume offers an introduction to a variety of factors that influence a student's access to higher educationand his or her level of achievement throughout college. The essays first examine the preparatory programs, admissionspolicies, and recruitment processes that affect general admission to post-secondary education programs. The volumethen explores the factors that often impact student success at the college and university level.