ERIC Number: EJ1362156
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 10
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Predicting College Enrollment of Graduating High School Seniors: How Accurate Is Self-Report?
Christian, David D.; Stuckey, Amanda G.; Boykin, Allison Ames; Adams, Justin J.
Professional School Counseling, v23 n1 part 3 2020
Although many school counselors use self-report graduation surveys to collect data about their program and to track students after graduation, there is a dearth of research examining the survey results' accuracy. The purpose of this study was to explore the accuracy of high school seniors' self-report of intended college enrollment. Overall, results suggest that student self-report is a good indicator of fall college enrollment and certain variables increase the accuracy of students' self-report. Specifically, having a higher socioeconomic status, higher grade point average, acceptances from a greater number of colleges, and a higher college entrance exam score, and enrolling in a public (vs. private) college all increased the probability of an accurate self-report. We discuss implications for school counseling practice and future research.
Descriptors: High School Seniors, Academic Aspiration, College Choice, Accuracy, College Enrollment, Socioeconomic Status, Grade Point Average, College Entrance Examinations, Admission (School), College Applicants, Public Colleges, Private Colleges, Predictor Variables
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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