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Predicting College Dropouts
By Virginia Prescott on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
It turns out that universities are implementing a similar program. No, they don’t have PreCogs. And they’re not trying to stop murders. Instead, they’re looking for indicators that predict whether students are at-risk of dropping out. That includes everything from SAT scores to financial-aid status, and even dining hall attendance. It’s an effort to increase retention, and reach out to faltering students before they themselves know they're in trouble. Catherine Rampell, technology reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education, joins Word of Mouth to explain how these pre-emptive programs work. (Photo by Ralph Nickens)
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