Who Goes to College and Who Does not Among Low Socioeconomic Status Youth in the U.S. and India?
Abstract
What factors make a difference in whether low socioeconomic status youth attend college,
and how do some youth succeed despite lacking many advantages? In general, in both
the U.S. and India youth who benefit from supportive relationships and information
on higher education options develop clear aspirations and successfully enroll in higher
education. However, India lacks official guidance and information, therefore making
youth rely more on their social networks. Youth in both nations would benefit from
more effective official guidance, more accessible and ubiquitous information, and
a better use of existing networks to disseminate information on higher education opportunities.
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Honors thesisDepartment
Public Policy StudiesSubject
Higher Education in IndiaHigher Education in United States
Access to Higher Education
Socioeconomic Status
Indian Education
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