Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ539550
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Publication Date: 1997
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Differences in College Access and Choice Among Racial/Ethnic Groups: Identifying Continuing Barriers.
Hurtado, Sylvia; And Others
Research in Higher Education, v38 n1 p43-75 Feb 1997
Analysis of data from two national longitudinal studies focused on college application behaviors of different racial ethnic groups. Results show significant group differences in preparation behaviors, in number of colleges applied to, and in attendance at first-choice institution. Institutions are urged to evaluate the potential effects of policy decisions that may impact student groups differentially. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Access to Education, Administrative Policy, College Admission, College Applicants, College Attendance, College Bound Students, College Choice, College Freshmen, Ethnic Groups, Family Income, High Schools, Higher Education, Institutional Research, Longitudinal Studies, Minority Groups, Policy Formation, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study
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