Why Do So Many New College Students Do Poorly on Their

Multiple Choice

Why do so many new college students do poorly on their initial exams?

A) They probably should not have been admitted to college if they can't do college-level reading.
B) They pick courses that are too hard while they are adjusting to college life.
C) They show little confidence in their ability to do well.
D) They fail to ramp up their high school study strategies to adapt to harder courses.