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Differences in College Access in Choice among Racial/Ethnic Groups: Identifying Continuing Barriers. AIR 1996 Annual Forum Paper.
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Hurtado, Sylvia; And Others – 1996
A study investigated the college application behaviors of students from different racial/ethnic groups (Whites, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans) to understand differences in the college search and choice process. Data were drawn from two large national longitudinal studies, the National Education Longitudinal Study (1988)…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Black Students, College Applicants, College Choice
Differences in College Access and Choice Among Racial/Ethnic Groups: Identifying Continuing Barriers.
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Hurtado, Sylvia; And Others – Research in Higher Education, 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…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Access to Education, Administrative Policy, College Admission