WELS survey of students entering as freshmen in the Fall, 2008

Beth Hartsoch, Western Washington University
Linda Clark, Western Washington University
John Krieg, Western Washington University
Gary R. McKinney, Western Washington University
Joseph E. Trimble, Western Washington University

Abstract

college credit from high school, a total of 2693 students. There were 1533 online responses and 608 phone responses, for an 80% response rate. By design, the 2008 WELS baseline survey of freshmen was shortened from previous year’s WELS baseline surveys. Survey topics included Summerstart and summer preparation for college, high school engagement, academic self-perception, and general college preparedness.