Race and Sex Differences and Similarities in the Process of College Entry.

Thomas, Gail E.

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Race and Sex Differences and Similarities in the Process of College Entry.

Thomas, Gail E.

Higher Education, v9 n2 p179-202 Mar 1980

A study of college entry for race and sex groups by the Blau and Duncan status attainment model is evaluated. Variables were: (1) family status, (2) standardized test performance, (3) senior rank, (4) high school curriculum, (5) significant others, (6) perceived college ability, (7) educational expectations, and (8) college attendance. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Blacks, Class Rank, College Admission, College Attendance, Educational Attainment, Family Characteristics, Higher Education, Models, Racial Differences, Secondary School Curriculum, Sex Differences, Standardized Tests, Status, Surveys, Whites

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