Impacts of Cultural Capital on Student College Choice Process in China by Lan Gao. New York: Lexington Books, 2011. 224 pp. $65.00 (paper). ISBN: 978-0-739-13441-2.

2012 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 725-727
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Wang
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Cultural Capital ◽  
College Choice ◽  
College Choice Process ◽  
Choice Process ◽  
Student College ◽  
Student College Choice

scholarly journals Undocumented Students’ Experiences with Microaggressions during Their College Choice Process

2016 ◽  
Vol 118 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-33
Author(s):  
H. Kenny Nienhusser ◽  
Blanca E. Vega ◽  
Mariella Cristina Saavedra Carquin
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
College Choice ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Undocumented Students ◽  
Institutional Agents ◽  
College Choice Process ◽  
Choice Process ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Choice Processes

Background/Context Although millions of undocumented students are enrolled in and guaranteed free public K—12 education, their postsecondary education opportunities are stifled. Some of the barriers encountered by undocumented students include discriminatory public policies, limited availability of information and insensitive college choice processes, and fear of immigration status disclosure. Research Question The research question that guided this study was: How, if at all, do undocumented students experience microaggressions during their college choice process ? Research Participants A total of 15 undocumented immigrants were interviewed and consisted of 10 females and 5 males. Twelve identified as Latina/o and 3 as Asian. Two participants never enrolled in postsecondary education. Of the 13 participants who enrolled in postsecondary education, 12 enrolled in a New York State public institution (one attended a public out-of-state university). Nine of the interviewees initially attended a four-year college, and 4 originally enrolled in a two-year institution. Research Design This qualitative phenomenological study included in-depth semistructured interviews with 15 undocumented students who attended New York City high schools. Findings The findings identify nine themes in the area of microaggressions that research participants faced during their college choice process: discriminatory financial aid policies, restricted college choice information, constrained life opportunities, denial of college opportunities, insensitive behaviors, insensitive college choice processes, narrowed college expectations, fear of coming out, and undocumented immigrant blindness. Every respondent who participated in our study encountered multiple episodes of these microaggressions in their college choice process. We found that the participants faced cumulative and negative messages, behaviors, and environmental cues that pervaded their college choice process. Also, seemingly well-intentioned institutional agents often delivered many of the microaggressions encountered by students. Conclusions The authors conclude the need to eliminate discriminatory postsecondary education policies that shape the educational journeys of undocumented students. Also, they challenge education institutional agents to create environments and processes that better address undocumented students’ college access needs.

Understanding For-Profit College and Community College Choice through Rational Choice

2014 ◽  
Vol 116 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constance Iloh ◽  
William G. Tierney
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Community College ◽  
Community Colleges ◽  
Community College Students ◽  
College Choice ◽  
Rational Choice ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Student College ◽  
Student College Choice

Background/Context Scarce research has been conducted examining why students choose to attend higher priced for-profit institutions over community colleges. The authors suggest that increased national concern over proprietary higher education warrants an in-depth comparative case study of the choice factors utilized by for-profit and community college students. Research Question The research questions guiding this analysis are: (a) Why and how do students choose to attend for-profit colleges and community colleges? (b) What factors were important in their decision? (c) What implications do these results have for rational choice and college choice theory? Setting Data were collected at one community college and one for-profit college in California that had similar vocational programs. Subjects A total of 137 for-profit and community college students (75 for profit, 62 community college) enrolled in a vocational nursing or surgical technician associate's degree program agreed to participate. Research Design The authors examine student college choice factors through a case study. The findings were developed from interviews, surveys, and focus groups. Findings The authors found that for-profit and community college students held varying conceptions of costs and benefits as they pertained to college choice factors. Three particular dimensions were highlighted in student responses—short-term and long-term gains, risks, and uncertainty. Conclusions This study illuminates the nuanced factors and goals that informed student college choice decisions. Understanding these distinct college choice considerations could help researchers, practitioners, and institutional leaders develop measures for institutional effectiveness and student success.

Addressing Issues of Race and Racism in the College Choice Process

2020 ◽  
pp. 109-120
Author(s):  
Thandeka K. Chapman ◽  
Frances Contreras ◽  
Eddie Comeaux ◽  
Eligio Martinez ◽  
Gloria M. Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
College Choice ◽  
Race And Racism ◽  
College Choice Process ◽  
Choice Process
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