Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention (Dec 2001)

The College Choice Process of African American and Hispanic Women

  • Bonita Butner,
  • Yvonne Caldera,
  • Patricia Herrera,
  • Francesca Kennedy,
  • Mary Frame,
  • Chandra Childers

DOI
https://doi.org/10.24926/jcotr.v9i1.2535
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 1

Abstract

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Studies examining access and college participation have generally focused on racial and ethnic minorities as a group. This study qualitatively examined the college choice process for African American and Hispanic females. Through the voices of these women, three major themes that support their decision to attend college were identified. All study participants were from a single, case study large Southwestern university.

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