The impact of a precollege intervention, the Junior High Washington Gateway Academy (JHWGA), on early adolescent aspiration and motivation for a college education was measured. JHWGA provided an intensive week of activities in career planning, self-concept improvement, and study skills. Specific research questions were: a) did participation in this program increase career readiness, self-concept, productive study habits, aspiration, and motivation to prepare for college? b) What percent of the variance in aspiration to and motivation …showed first 75 words of 979 total…

…showed last 75 words of 979 total…discussions. - 19 students (50%) lack the study skills to prepare for tests and gain meaning from reading assignments in and out of class. - 15 students (38%) lack the organizational skills to successfully complete assignments and projects required by the interdisciplinary team. - 15 students (38%) lack the motivation and desire to attend school regularly. (Again, the statistic that 92 students have less than 90% attendance which represents approximately 10% of our student body.) - 10 students (26%) lack the responsibility to complete their work