Why Do So Many New College Students Do Poorly on Their

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why do so many new college students do poorly on their initial exams?

• A) They probably should not have been admitted to college if they can't do college-level reading.
• B) They pick courses that are too hard while they are adjusting to college life.
• C) They show little confidence in their ability to do well.
• D) They fail to ramp up their high school study strategies to adapt to harder courses.

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