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Delayed College Entry and the Socioeconomic Gap: Examining the Roles of Student Plans, Family Income, Parental Education, and Parental Occupation
- The Journal of Higher Education
- The Ohio State University Press
- Volume 83, Number 5, September/October 2012
- pp. 671-697
- 10.1353/jhe.2012.0028
- Article
- Additional Information
This study investigates delayed college entry, including how college enrollment differs based on students' plans while in high school. Results confirm that low-SES students are repeatedly disadvantaged in the college transition, but add complexity concerning the influences of family income, parental education, and parental occupational status.