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Peer reviewedSomers, Patricia; Cofer, James; VanderPutten, Jim – Journal of College Student Development, 2002
Examines how 8th and 10th grade student and parent attitudes and aspirations affected postsecondary attendance. Two-year and four-year students differed by socioeconomic status; educational aspirations; and concerns about college costs, reputations, and admission standards. Recommends early intervention to effect long-term systemic change in the…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, College Admission, Grade 10, Grade 8
