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Achieving the College Dream? Examining Disparities in Access to College Information among High Achieving and Non-High Achieving Latina Students

Authors :
Kimura-Walsh, Erin
Yamamura, Erica K.
Griffin, Kimberly A.
Allen, Walter R.
Source :
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. 2009 8(3):298-315.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Using an Opportunity to Learn (OTL) framework, this study examines the college preparatory experiences of Latina high and non-high achievers at an urban Latina/o majority high school. Findings indicate that students relied almost exclusively on school resources to navigate their college preparation process. However, the school provided differential OTL based on class ranking and perceived eligibility for selective colleges.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1538-1927
Volume :
8
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ845970
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1538192708321648