U2 - College Success and Graduation Rates Quiz

What is one of the outcomes of more time devoted to college-related work, as documented by researchers?

• Increased social media presence

• Positive academic outcomes

• Higher stress levels

• More leisure time

What is the study's finding about students who declare a major early?

• They are less likely to graduate

• They are more likely to graduate earlier

• They have higher tuition costs

• They are less committed to their major

What happens to students who come to college with focused goals?

• They frequently change majors

• They declare a major early and do not change

• They delay graduation

• They have higher tuition costs

What is one of the three most notable factors for retention mentioned by Davidson et al. (2009)?

• Financial aid

• Institutional commitment

• Extracurricular activities

• Peer support

What does the author suggest is often not translated into actions by institutions?

• Financial resources

• Findings on engagement and persistence

• Course offerings

• Student feedback

Which major is NOT mentioned as part of the business majors in the study?

• Finance

• Accounting

• Nursing

• Marketing

What is the implication of declaring a major late according to the document?

• It has no effect

• It accelerates graduation

• It delays graduation

• It reduces course load

What percentage of graduates change majors according to Panel A?

• 44%

• 68%

• 38%

• 73%

What is the term used for students who declare a major sooner and graduate earlier?

• HOPE Scholars

• Early Graduates

• Major Changers

• Non-graduates

What percentage of students who graduate in less than four years switch majors?

• 62%

• 73%

• 44%

• 38%