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The Relative Roles of Academic, Ascribed, and Socioeconomic Characteristics in College Destinations.
Peer reviewedHearn, James C. – Sociology of Education, 1984
Though educationally relevant factors are the most important in explaining college destinations, socioeconomic factors still play a big role. Influence of the ascriptive factors of race, ethnicity, and sex are more mixed in their effect. The academic and socioeconomic "rich" become richer, while the academic and socioeconomic "poor" become poorer.…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Academic Aspiration, College Bound Students, College Choice
