Asian Americans Fight the Myth of the Super Student.

Hsia, Jayjia

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Publication Date: 1988

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Asian Americans Fight the Myth of the Super Student.

Hsia, Jayjia

Educational Record, v68 n4 v69 n1 p94-97 Fall-Win 1987-88

At a time when educators and businesses are alarmed by the poor preparation of students in the sciences, high achieving Asian Americans are being kept out of the most prestigious institutions. The success of Asian Americans in gaining access to higher education has led some institutions to limit their numbers. (MLW)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Asian Americans, College Admission, Cultural Background, Enrollment, High Achievement, Higher Education, Mythology, Private Colleges, Racial Discrimination, Student Motivation

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Identifiers - Location: California

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