Applicant perceptions of community college admissions and enrollment terminology

Applicant perceptions of community college admissions and enrollment terminology. (2018). Applicant perceptions of community college admissions and enrollment terminology.

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Title	Applicant perceptions of community college admissions and enrollment terminology
Abstract	This study is quantitative and descriptive, meaning participants have been asked to respond to questions based upon how they feel in the present time, without any kind of intervention or stimuli (CIRT, 2017). Two-thousand, five hundred, sixty-nine applicants to two community colleges who graduated high school in 2017, were invited to respond to a Likert scale survey regarding their perceptions of the enrollment and admissions materials they received subsequent to completing the admissions application. Using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis it was determined that social and academic capital can be predictors of how students perceived the helpfulness of college admissions and enrollment materials. Additionally, it was demonstrated that applicants perceived terminology associated with financial aid to be the most confusing. Recommendations to community colleges include reducing the level of terminology used in enrollment materials and connecting with support systems in a student's life to clarify enrollment processes and expectations.
Date	2018

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Title: Applicant perceptions of community college admissions and enrollment terminology
Personal Name(s): Zirkel, Tara L.
Wissinger, Daniel
Corporate Name(s): Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Professional Studies in Education.
Note: Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Wissinger, Daniel Committee members: DeAnna Laverick; Kelli Paquette.
Topical Subject(s): Community college education
Higher Education Administration
Educational administration
Higher education