Dr. Kuh has designed a program to help first generation college students succeed in their first year. A proximal outcome would be
A) midterm grades for the students' first fall semester.
B) four-year graduation rates.
C) courses chosen for the sophomore year.
D) scores on the Graduate Record Exam.

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A proximal outcome is a short-term outcome that occurs immediately after an intervention. Midterm grades for the students' first fall semester would be a proximal outcome for Dr. Kuh's program as it would indicate how well the students are performing in their courses in the immediate aftermath of the program.

Dr Kuh Has Designed a Program to Help First Generation