College Survival and Success Scale

The College Survival and Success Scale (CSSC) measures noncognitive college readiness. First designed in 2006 and in the 2nd edition since 2011, the subscales that CSSC assesses include:

  • Commitment to education.
  • Self- and resource-management skills.
  • Interpersonal and social skills.
  • Academic success skills.
  • Career planning skills.

Items are Likert-type, with response options ranging from “a lot like me” to “not like me.”

Year developed: 2006 (2nd edition since 2011).

Content

Sub-Category
Grades
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Languages
English
Respondent
Student

Administration Information

Length
60 items, ≈20 minutes
Administration
Computer,
Paper

Access and Use

Price

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Use in Research

Martin, T. C. (2013). Cognitive and noncognitive college readiness of participants in three concurrent-enrollment programs. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 37(9), 704-718. https://doi.org/10.1080/10668926.2013.774896

Psychometrics

Psychometric References

Liptak, J. J. (2006). College survival and success scale. Indianapolis, IN: JIST.

Liptak, J. J. (2011). College survival and success scale, 2nd ed. Administrator’s guide. IN: JIST Works. https://www.paradigmeducation.com/sites/default/files/facilitator%20resources/assessments/administrators-guide.pdf

Psychometric Considerations

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