The current study explored the experiences of graduate students and trainees who have been diagnosed with specific learning disabilities (SLD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and who are currently enrolled in APA-accredited graduate psychology programs in the United States. More specifically, this study focused on these graduate…

Access to higher education is a key determinant of lifetime earnings in the U.S. Since the 1960s, selective public universities have admitted students mostly on the basis of standardized test scores and other measures of academic preparation. In this dissertation, I employ quasi-experimental and structural research designs to investigate the…

The expansion of higher education has become a significant trend in the East Asia region, and Taiwan has proven no exception. The driving forces of higher education expansion in Taiwan include enhancing national competitiveness and human capital, responding to social and industrial needs, and reducing educational inequalities among social groups.…