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The Lives of Academic Achievers: The Career Aspirations of Male and Female High School Valedictorians and Salutatorians.

Arnold, Karen D.; Denny, Terry – 1985

A longitudinal study was undertaken in 1981 to examine the educational and career achievements of 81 individuals who graduated from an Illinois high school in 1981 either as a valedictorian, salutatorian, or top honors student. These individuals completed questionnaires and were given in-depth interviews. One pattern emerged from the data…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, Class Rank, Educational Attainment