Academic Performance of College Freshmen
Thomas D. Cox
University of Central Florida
Abstract
This study was an investigation of college freshmen to determine the effectiveness of
student learning style and university admission criteria as a means of predicting
student performance and retention. High school class rank, high school GPA, ACT
score, and learning styles were analyzed. Freshmen enrolled in a First Year Seminar
(FYS) course were the subjects of the study.