The path to a college degree can be tough. Sometimes, students face difficulties that shake their confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed. As a college professor, it is common for a student to visit my office after a difficult exam questioning whether they are “college material” or wondering if they can “actually” do better. Of course, students’ beliefs are important when it comes to college persistence and success. A wealth of educational and psychological research suggests that students who maintain the belief that they will succeed in college are more proactive in seeking academic support, tend to earn higher grades, and are less likely to drop out of school.
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