Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ643294
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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The College Choice Process of African American and Hispanic Women: Implications for College Transitions.
Butner, Bonita; Caldera, Yvonne; Herrera, Patricia; Kennedy, Francesca; Frame, Mary; Childers, Chandra
Journal of College Orientation and Transition, v9 n1 p24-32 Fall 2001
Qualitatively examined the college choice process for African American and Hispanic females at a large southwestern university. Identified, through the voices of these women, three major themes that support their decision to attend college: familial influences, the quintessential American dream, and striving to overcome. (EV)
Descriptors: Black Students, College Choice, Decision Making, Females, Higher Education, Hispanic American Students, Qualitative Research
National Orientation Directors Association, Home Office, Washington State University, A. E. McCartan Administrative Suite, Streit-Perham Building, P.O. Box 641723, Pullman, WA 99164-1723 ($20). Tel: 509-335-6459.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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