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Are You Gritty Enough For College?

Why do some students drop out of college, while others persist? Researchers think it may have something to do with […]

March 9, 2012

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Why do some students drop out of college, while others persist? Researchers think it may have something to do with a person’s level of “grit” and are trying to figure out whether this trait can be taught to others.

Guest: Angela Duckworth, Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychology.

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