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Predicting Transition and Adjustment to College: Biomedical and Behavioral Science Aspirants' and Minority Students' First Year of College
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Hurtado, Sylvia; Han, June C.; Saenz, Victor B.; Espinosa, Lorelle L.; Cabrera, Nolan L.; Cerna, Oscar S. – Research in Higher Education, 2007
The purpose of this study is to explore key factors that impact the college transition of aspiring underrepresented minority students in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, in comparison with White, Asian students and non-science minority students. We examined successful management of the academic environment and sense of belonging during the…
Descriptors: Institutional Research, Academic Achievement, Student Adjustment, Biomedicine
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