A survey of American Indian college students: Perceptions toward their study skills/college life

Abstract

This study assesses American Indian college students' perceptions toward four areas critical to the successful completion of college. These include perceptions toward: (1) high school preparation; (2) quality of college course instruction; (3) personal views toward attending college; and, (4) study skill abilities. An 80% response rate was obtained, and results reveal slightly positive perceptions toward college life and study skill abilities. Less than positive perceptions are found for counseling and career guidance in high school. Also, students had significantly lower perceptions toward their study skill abilities than they did toward their college course instruction and personal feelings toward attending college. Recommendations related to these results are provided.