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Culture and Community: Perspectives from First-Year, First-Generation-in-College Latino Students
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Clayton, Ashley B.; Medina, Mary C.; Wiseman, Angela M. – Journal of Latinos and Education, 2019
This qualitative study explores the college choice process and first-year experiences of first-generation college Latino students. Case study analysis was used with one-on-one interviews, revealing five emerging themes: (1) Latino identity expression; (2) first in the family; (3) desire for sense of community; (4) embracing Latino identity in…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Hispanic American Students, Case Studies, College Choice
The College-Choice Process of High Achieving Freshmen: A Comparative Case Study
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Dale, Amanda – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The purpose of this study was to examine the college-choice process of high achieving students. Employing current literature and previous research, it combined current models of college choice and the influential factors identified throughout the literature while utilizing the concept of bounded rationality to create a conceptual framework to…
Descriptors: College Choice, Focus Groups, Familiarity, College Freshmen
Does the Research Profile of a University Assist in Attracting Students? A Case Study of the University of South Australia.
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Martin, C. D. – College and University, 1996
A University of South Australia study investigated the relationship between perceptions of the university's research program and prospective students' decision to enroll. Freshmen (n=774) in 1994 at all six campuses were surveyed. Results indicate that among 13 college choice factors, quality of research program was ranked fifth, after career…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Choice, College Freshmen