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The Impact of Academic Probation

Do Intensive Interventions Help?

Aaron Albert and View ORCID ProfileNathan Wozny
Journal of Human Resources, May 2024, 59 (3) 852-878; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.0520-10877R2
Aaron Albert
Aaron Albert is at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
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