Bridging the Gap: Assessing Entry Competency Level of First-Year College Students

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Novelyn L. Mitra, Roselyn Mae S. Fernandez, Christian N. Escario


Abstract

 In the landscape of higher education, the successful transition of incoming first-year college students is a critical juncture that profoundly impacts their academic journey. Thus, this research was conducted to assess the entry competency level of first-year college students in different subject areas, integrating a diverse range of factors that collectively contribute to their preparedness for higher education. As such, data used was secondary data taken from the office of the Guidance which has been gathered during the admission process. This study used quantitative approach with a qualitative data as a form of affirmation from the teacher participants of this study. In which, result of this study showed that on average, students demonstrated a fair level of competence in General Information, English, Science, Mathematics, and achieved a satisfactory level in Filipino. Moreover, no significant difference was found on the entry competency level of the students when grouped as to their profile which underscores that they have same level of competencies regardless of their profile variables. Thus, with this result, an action plan was proposed. As such, understanding the entry competency level of these students is paramount, as it serves as a foundation for tailoring support systems and interventions that can enhance their collegiate experience.


Keywords

entry competency, general information, mathematics, english, science, achievement



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