New York College Learning Skills Association

RTDE Issue Contents

Research and Teaching
in Developmental Education

Volume 22, Issue 2, Spring 2006

Jump Start to Resolving Developmental Immigrant Students’ Misconceptions about College
By Myra M Goldschmidt and Debbie Lamb Ousey

Abstract

The authors of this article discuss a one week Introduction to College class, designed to address developmental immigrant students’ misconceptions about college. These misconceptions, often caused by discrepancies between expectations and reality, create obstacles to these students’ obtaining academic success. This pre-college summer class resolves many of the misunderstandings and misconceptions - before college starts - ensuring a smoother transition to college and a greater chance of success.