Plebe Summer Attrition Rates

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>From NTIS for those that may be interested: </p>

<p>Descriptive Note : Master's thesis
Corporate Author : NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Report Date : JUN 2003
Accession Number : ADA417158</p>

<p>Abstract : This thesis analyzes the relationship between entry-level variables available to the Office of Admissions and plebe summer attrition at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). The study used independent samples t-tests and linear regression analysis to analyze the effects of individual variables on plebe summer attrition and also used binary logistic regression to develop an overall predictive model of plebe summer attrition. Analysis was conducted on the USNA classes that completed plebe summer from 1995-2002 (N = 9,554). The results of this study indicate the highest plebe summer attrition is attributed to majority females, females in general and midshipmen who exceed the limits of the height/weight table and are not recruited athletes. The lowest plebe summer attrition rates are found among children of service academy graduates, recruited varsity athletes, summer seminar attendees, minority males and older midshipmen. This study summarizes the results and also offers recommendations to the Naval Academy and for future research.</p>

<p>Subject Categories : MILITARY FORCES AND ORGANIZATIONS</p>

<p>Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE</p>

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<p>I read this report some time ago. It is very interesting reading. My guess would be that the lessons learned in this report might have lead (or been a factor) to the expansion of NASS this year.</p>

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<p>Did you get the entire report-was it worth it, I just copied this abstract. I thought this was interesting in that I remember a previous thread where someone implied that recruited varsity athletes were common drop outs.</p>

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<p>This report is now 5 years old. As in all research, the question could be asked.......Is it still relevant?</p>