This paper develops two models of the effects of social class on educational attainment. A large body of research has documented the positive relationship between social class and educational attainment. However, research has shown that there is no relationship between graduation from the first college attended and social class. Data to test these…

This study sought to identify in a meaningful and standardized fashion the in-state and out-of-state students at the freshman, junior, and graduate levels for each of the 9 colleges in the state of Idaho. It further sought to ascertain for each college the main contributing areas or zones in the state for freshman and junior students and to…

This research project investigates the application of principles derived from a conflict theory of decision making (Janis & Mann 1968) to the study of decision making among high school and college students. Three studies were carried out to test derivations from conflict theory. The first study tested the effectiveness of a balance sheet or…

Nearly two-thirds of all students attending 2-year colleges transfer to 4-year colleges by age 25. This paper shows that women are less likely than men to transfer; women who do transfer are less apt to earn a bachelor's degree, even after controlling for marital status and other factors. (Contains 18 references.) (MLH)

The author conducted focus groups with seven Black male college-aged students who either attend or attended predominantly White institutions (PWI) in the South. The author believes that it is important to pay close attention to the attitudes of African Americans enrolled in PWIs and HBCUs. Both students and educators should recognize the…

Describes the Open Campus program of the University of Rochester in which during a 10-day period in April applicants who have been offered admission but have not decided to enroll are invited to the campus for one to three days. They room with volunteer student hosts, sit in on classes, etc. (JT)

A listing of sources through which 650 applicants first learned of Harcum Junior College is given in descending order, with the percentages given for 1974, 1972, and 1970 applicants. Twenty-two sources are listed. The two sources "High School Counselors" and "Friends and Relatives" introduced Harcum to better than half of the…

Examined underlying factors in students' decisions to apply to and attend specific rehabilitation education programs. Highest rated features included "academic reputation in the field,""curriculum offerings," and "professional reputation of the faculty." Lowest rated were "size of campus" and…

Tests the hypothesis that community college attendance lowers students' precollege plans to obtain a bachelor of arts degree. (N=1645) Employs cross-tabs and regression analysis including control variables such as precollege plans, background factors, college academic and nonacademic experiences, and sociodemographic factors. Discusses conclusions…

This paper investigates the degree of information search that precedes the choice of a private third-level educational institution in Cyprus. Information search is used as an indication of rationality in order to provide a test for the economic approach to the explanation of human behaviour. A survey was conducted among 120 college students in the…

Reports on a survey made of 300 freshmen college students on the amount of perceived parental influence on college and vocational choice. Although students surveyed indicated that they made their own decisions, most said that they sought parental advice on important issues. (Author/PC)

Social-psychological data were gathered by questionnaires and the Omnibus Personality Inventory on two entering freshmen classes. A follow-up survey two years later, of students who had withdrawn, determined reasons for withdrawal and the nature of the problems these students experienced while still in attendance. Data suggested that salient…

Recently several attempts at assessing college environments has led to proposals for understanding the development of college students and to preliminary strategies for understanding the kinds of influences that different types of college environments have on such development. This study attempts to determine if relationships exist between student…

Discusses student reactions to college recruitment/admissions practices. Students indicated campus atmosphere, academic program and campus visits influenced the choice of a college. They want good information on which to make a decision and want to be treated as individuals. (JAC)

Data on 1,192 students from the National Longitudinal Survey-High School Class of 1972 showed that, although the precollege characteristics of black students who attended historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) predicted lower wages, the value added to future wages from HBCU attendance was 38% higher than that from attending traditionally…