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Edwin, Mary; Pulse, Hannah; Alhiyari, Nour; Salvatierra, David; Martin, Claire; Gaglio, Rachel – Journal of College Access, 2022
Between the fall of 2009 and 2019, total postsecondary instituion enrollment in the United States decreased by 5%, and for those students who do enroll in college, many who lack clear career objectives drop out, making the U.S. the nation with the highest college dropout rate in the industrialized world. Students' academic aspiratoins and career…
Descriptors: High School Students, Academic Aspiration, Careers, Ambiguity (Context)
Hines, S. Maxwell – 1997
This study used naturalistic inquiry methods to examine reasons why some members of minority groups, despite discouraging odds, persist in the sciences or science related disciplines. Interviews were conducted with 10 African American upperclassmen majoring in natural science or science related disciplines at a predominately white coeducational…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Academic Persistence, Black Students, Career Choice
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South Dakota Board of Regents, Pierre. – 1995
This report details enrollment in South Dakota colleges and universities as of the close of the second week of the 1995 Spring term. The tables present data by headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment. Opening tables show headcount enrollment for public and private institutions and public full time equivalent and headcount historical…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Age, College Credits, College Students