START! The Successful Transitions and Retention Track Program: A Comprehensive Approach to Supporting GED Holders Entering College

This report highlights the Successful Transitions and Retention Track (START) Program at Idaho State University. The START Program, which consists of three components (classroom instruction, career and personal counseling, and math/English tutoring), is aimed at providing holistic support to students in order to increase the retention of GED holders entering college. This report also discusses some positive preliminary results on START initiatives, and provides first steps for implementing a START program.

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Journal of Adult Education
Publication Year
2012
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