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Peer reviewedFlint, Thomas A. – Research in Higher Education, 1992
A study investigated to what extent parental socioeconomic and educational background and college planning variables (familiarity with admissions, aspirations, financial planning) influenced the kinds of characteristics they looked for in colleges. Subjects were 1,332 parents of eighth graders. Results are presented and discussed in the context of…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Choice, Educational Background, Grade 8
