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Deosaran, Ramesh – 1975
The literature review attempted to identify: 1) what we know and don't know about post-secondary aspirations, expectations, and access; and 2) where and how it is possible for us to embark on solutions or further investigation. The research in this area has been heavily sociological. Socio-economic background, family size, community origins,…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Aspiration, College Bound Students, Higher Education
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Johnson, Patrick B. – Psychology in the Schools, 1975
This experiment examined the impact of achievement motivation on the accuracy of self-reported grades. The author predicted that subjects high in achievement motivation would also be more likely to overestimate the degree of their success than low need achievers. Results supported the hypotheses. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Evaluation, High School Students, Motivation
Houser, Marianne L. – 1991
A study investigated the effectiveness of the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Agricultural Sciences (PGSAS) in stimulating high school students' interest in agriculture. It explored whether PGSAS provided participants with experiences and information that expanded their knowledge of educational and career opportunities related to the…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Agricultural Education, Career Awareness, Career Choice
Wieneke, Chris – 1976
Information is presented on attitudes of students enrolling for the first time at the University of New South Wales in 1975. Attitudes toward higher education, anticipated difficulties in making the transition from high school to university, and ideas about the likely demands and rewards of advanced study were surveyed, using a forced-choice…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Articulation (Education), Aspiration, College Freshmen
Foote, Harold – 1970
The paper pointed out the need for an understanding of what motivates the young American Indian student to attend school and to want to achieve in a school setting. The Slosson Intelligence Test and the Wide Range Achievement Test were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Engelmann-Becker Follow Through Program in motivating students. At the…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Boarding Schools