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Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion

Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion
Phys.org Tuesday 21 July 2026, 12:00 UTC 1 min read
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Academic achievement in high school has long been viewed as one of the strongest predictors of college success. But a new study from Penn State researchers suggests that students' emotional resources—including their motivation, persistence and perceptions of school climate—may also play an important role in shaping whether they ultimately earn a college degree.

Academic achievement in high school has long been viewed as one of the strongest predictors of college success. But a new study from Penn State researchers suggests that students' emotional resources—including their motivation, persistence and perceptions of school climate—may also play an important role in shaping whether they ultimately earn a college degree.
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