College Choice Research Articles

Identification of The Positive and Negative Emotions that Appeared among High School Students When Selecting University at Jakarta and Surrounding Area

Selecting university is a complex decision process that almost all high school students have to face. This moment is also an important part for the university since this process will determined the number of new student enrollment from a high school. There are several studies have been conducted using cognitive decision-making approach that take into accounts from the previous experiences. However, there are limited aspect from the emotional factor among the high school student. Therefore, this study aims to explore the emotional factors, that affect the high school students in Jakarta and Surrounding Areas, when selecting university choices. This study used the PANAS (Positive and Negative Scale) instrument to explore the emotion and deploy to the selected 105 respondents. In addition, there are open question that analyzed by NVIVO 10. The result in the first round revealed that all positive emotion appeared above 5 from scale 1 to 10 of the respond. The highest score found were interested, followed by alert, determined, proud, inspired, enthusiastic, attentive, excited, active and strong. While from negative emotion which has appeared were nervous as the highest followed by afraid, jittery, distressed, ashamed and scared. The second round the questioner was given to 32 respondents after they got stimulus from the presentation of university program. The result demonstrated score increase at positive emotion scale and score decrease at negative emotion. In the closed question the distinctive was shown at active emotion from 664 to 706, while in the open question the particular words increase, from 9 to 61. Therefore, it concluded that the stimulus could increase the positive emotion in contrary decrease the negative emotion.

TOPSIS, VIKOR and aggregation operators based on q-rung orthopair fuzzy soft sets and their applications

In this article, we study some concepts related to q-rung orthopair fuzzy soft sets (q-ROFSSs) together with their algebraic structure. We present operations on q-ROFSSs and their specific properties and elaborate them with real-life examples and tabular representations to develop an influx of linguistic variables based on q-rung orthopair fuzzy soft (q-ROFS) information. We present an application of q-ROFSSs to multi-criteria group decision-making (MCGDM) process related to the university choice, accompanied by algorithm and flowchart. We develop q-ROFS TOPSIS method and q-ROFS VIKOR method as extensions of TOPSIS (a technique for ordering preference through the ideal solution) and VIKOR (Vlse Kriterijumska Optimizacija Kompromisno Resenje), respectively. Finally, we tackle a problem of construction utilizing q-ROFS TOPSIS and q-ROFS VIKOR methods.

Professional self-determination and professional career of learning youth in the conditions of integrative complex "School – University"

Introduction. This article deals with the problem of professional self-determination and the professional career of studying youth. Analyzed the theoretical and methodological approaches to this problem. As a result of the study, it was found that the direction of modern training of young people in educational organizations for the informed choice of profession is largely due to modern socio-economic (labor migration, reduction in the number of working-age population, reduction of jobs, etc.) and socio-pedagogical conditions – standardization of education, scientific and theoretical preparation for the Unified State Exam, etc., while taking into account the personal potential of a person, his interests, values, worldview, goes “into the background”. Some causes of this phenomenon are revealed, namely: insufficient training of teachers of educational institutions of secondary general and vocational education (S.N. Chistyakova); replacement of professional values, focused on the formation of a professional – a master of his craft, on "the ideal lifestyle - American, European, etc."; introduction of information technology into society; government support for the self-employment program from the state, etc.In this regard, the work actualizes the need for purposeful gradual formation of internal readiness for the studying youth to independently and consciously plan, adjust and realize the prospects for their development.The relevance of our research is due to the need to bridge the gap between theory and the real system of vocational guidance in the educational process of the school. According to N. Eremeeva, A.P. Panfilova, N.S. Pryazhnikov's modern education system should not only develop the students' intellect, increase its capabilities - it should practically orient it, manage the attention and action of students, teach them the process of independent learning and development, expand their innovative and creative potential.In this regard, the goal of our research is to provide a comprehensive psychological and pedagogical support for professional self-determination and professional career for students in an integrative school-university environment.Materials and methods. A model of complex psychological and pedagogical support for professional self-determination and professional career of students is developed and presented. The model is implemented on the basis of the Municipal Public Educational Institution “School No. 187 with in-depth study of individual subjects” in the city of Novgorod. The school carries out general education programs (the normative period of study is 2 years); general educational programs with an in-depth study of the economy (standard training period of 2 years); general educational programs with in-depth study of mathematics (the normative period of study is 2 years).In order to determine the initial features of professional self-determination of high school students, a pilot study was conducted. The diagnostic tools are based on the following methods: the questionnaire of personal orientations of E. Shostroma, adapted by Yu.E. Aleshina, L.Ya. Gozman, M.V. Zagika – measures the self-actualization of the personality (CAT); methods of studying the factors of attractiveness of the profession (V. A. Yadov, modification N.V. Kuzmina, A.A. Rean).Results. The obtained data of a comparative analysis of the research results for the 2016/2017 academic year and the 2017/2018 academic year. yy. on the basis of Municipal Public Educational Institution “School No. 187 with in-depth study of individual subjects”, it shows that career guidance work on the basis of the created integrative complex “school - university” that implements the development program of the educational institution “School - innovative education complex” corresponds to the specified goals and objectives of the research and effectively prepare students for the choice of a profession and further career growth.Discussion and Conclusions. The high performance of the proposed methods according to the results of the study suggests that high school students have a sufficient understanding of the process of choosing a profession, the requirements for the individual, professional skills, which allowed young people to decide on the choice of profession and university where they can undergo professional training.The results obtained indicate the feasibility of the study and the reliability of the results. Qualitative and quantitative indicators of monitoring students' enrollment in professional educational organizations, published on the official website of the Municipal public institution of secondary schools “School No. 187 with in-depth study of individual subjects” confirm the effectiveness of the work being done.

Examining the Relationship Between Student Engagement and Campus Climate: A Case in Turkey

Several variables have been examined in relation to student engagement at universities in the past decades. However, the number of studies conducted especially with larger groups of participants to examine certain variables such as gender, accommodation, transportation to campus, and reasons for university choice is limited. In addition, there is almost no such research carried out in the context of the Turkish society. The study aimed to examine the relationship between student engagement and campus climate with a large group of participants from all over Turkey. The study was carried out using the survey research design. The research sample covered all the geographical regions in Turkey. The sample included 7,802 students in total. In the study, the Demographic Variable Form, Student Engagement Scale, and Campus Climate Checklist were used as the measurement tools. Finally, a significant correlation was found between the university campus climate and student engagement.

Spatial structures of student mobility: Social, economic and ethnic ‘geometries of power'

AbstractThere now exists a growing literature on educational mobilities, and this paper contributes to understanding the way contemporary youth imagine the geography of the United Kingdom and how this translates to their mobility intentions. Using Giddens and Massey and drawing on a unique multi‐sited qualitative dataset, we examine how these flows can be understood as embedded within narratives of the self that are situated within a particular spatial structuring of social, economic, and ethnic difference. The multi‐sited dataset provides a unique opportunity to see the simultaneity of these social relations across space, mutually shaping, and reshaping each other over time. We illustrate how embedded within imagined mobility narratives are deeply unequal structures of economic power, (re)producing oppressed and dominant positions across social and geographic space. Geometries of race and ethnicity are also shown to structure the ways in which different ethnic groups look upon the geography of their university choices. The patterning of these imagined spatial flows around the United Kingdom at the point of university entry can be interpreted as one further manifestation of deep‐seated geometries of power that pervade social life.

“You Were Going to Go to College”: The Role of Chicano Fathers’ Involvement in Chicana Daughters’ College Choice

Using pláticas, the sharing of cultural teachings through intimate and informal conversations, this article analyzes our personal college choice processes as Chicanas by examining the impact of being raised by Chicano college-educated fathers. Drawing on two theoretical frameworks, college-conocimiento, a Latinx college choice conceptual framework, and critical raced-gendered epistemologies, we demonstrate how intimate and informal conversations occur within our own Chicana/o daughter-father relationships in negotiating higher education and household contexts. Our analysis responds to the need to explore daughter-father relationships in higher education research. This work expands the college choice scholarship by moving beyond traditional models to examine the gendered and raced experiences of families of color, particularly focusing on how father involvement is associated with the college choice of daughters.

University program rankings in the United States: Failures in assessing important factors for library and information science students

This article presents an overview of the popular rankings (US News and World Report, QS World Rankings) of U.S.-based library and information science (LIS) education programs and the shortcomings of each ranking. It calls for a new, more objective ranking of LIS programs that will more accurately a ssess quality and sustainability of these programs and provide more relevant information for future students in choosing a program. The uniqueness of the library and information professions is discussed as an impetus for producing more useful rankings and providing open data on student costs and outcomes in LIS programs. Statistics comparing relationships between the major LIS school rankings and factors identified from the literature as important for LIS student college choice are presented. New criteria for the creation of more representative rankings of LIS programs is presented.

Examining the impact of perceived source credibility on attitudes and intentions towards taking advice from others on university choice

PurposeUnderstanding the influences in the decision-making process of prospective students when choosing a university is crucial in student recruitment. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of perceived source credibility on attitudes and intentions towards taking advice from significant others (e.g. parents, peers and teachers) on university choice.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 626 samples from eight government-subsidised secondary schools were collected and tested using the component-based structural equation modelling of partial least squares.FindingsThe findings verified factors of source credibility that determine prospective students’ attitudes towards taking advice from others. Attitudes and subjective norms explained 49 per cent of the variance in intention to take advice from others on university choice. The findings of the present study provide practical marketing insights for enrolment and recruitment managers.Originality/valueWhile most studies focus on students’ university choice in the recruitment process, studies on perceived source credibility of significant others in the university choice decision-making process are limited.

Status and scope of project management in the hospitality industry

Status and scope of project management in the hospitality industry

Explaining the College Choice Decisions of International Students at a Regional University in the United States

Numerous institutions list hosting and recruiting international students as an important aspect of their internationalization mission. Reasons include the financial benefit to the institution and the local economy; job creation; recruitment of high-quality graduate assistants; increased diversity in the classroom and on campus; and creating international partnerships. However, new changes to immigration laws in the USA have had a negative impact on international college student enrollment. The purpose of this case study is to integrate the Hossler and Gallagher (1987) three-phase model of college student choice with the push and pull factors relating to how international students choose US colleges, to arrive at a descriptive understanding of how international students make their college choice decision.

Parental Involvement and the Educational Strategies of Youth In Russia

This paper studies the influence of parental involvement in the educational process on the educational achievements of Russian students and their educational strategies, such as studying in high school and successful admission to university. We argue that the patterns of parental involvement represent a link between the formal (school) and informal (family) educational institutions and can have a beneficial effect on academic performance and contribute to the choice of the educational pathway to higher education. Based on data from the longitudinal study ‘Trajectories in Education and Careers’, it was shown that the results of school state examinations are positively associated with the active participation of parents in school meetings, the employment of tutors (except for the Unified State Exam score in mathematics), and the provision of additional literature for the child. A negative relationship was found between homework control and student success. In general, the factor of ‘rational’ (not excessive) involvement is positively associated with educational achievement and educational choice, which may indicate the non-linear nature of the relationship. Parental involvement itself depends on the family characteristics, such as mother’s education, family income and the number of books at home. In addition, family has a positive impact on educational success and educational strategies, and high school characteristics are especially important for the results of the Unified State Exam and the university choice.

The impact of grade inflation on higher education enrolment and earnings

This study examines the consequences of grade inflation at the upper secondary education level on enrolment in higher education and earnings for Sweden. Although grade inflation is unfair and may imply inefficient allocation of human resources, current knowledge of grade inflation effects on individual outcomes is scarce. One explanation is probably the challenge of measuring and estimating causal grade inflation effects. We find that grade inflation at the school level affects earnings mainly through choice of university and the chosen field of education, rather than through enrolment per se, because attending universities of higher quality and pursuing high-paying fields of education have a substantial impact on earnings. On the other hand, high-skilled students attending upper secondary schools without grade inflation and, unexpectedly, low-skilled women attending “lenient” schools are harmed by this. This causes extensive unfairness and, plausibly, detrimental welfare effects.

Choosing transfer institutions: examining the decisions of Texas community college students transferring to four-year institutions

ABSTRACTAs more students begin their higher education trajectory in community colleges in the US, there are few studies investigating the choice process for community college transfer students. This study draws on models of college choice to examine community college student transfer decisions. Using longitudinal administrative data, we examine institutional characteristics associated with students’ decisions about enrollment. We find that most transfers were to a relatively small subset of public, research institutions, despite a large and diverse set of options. Our results also indicate notable student subgroup preferences associated with measures of institutional support and quality for schools in student choice sets.

Depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among medical students: a cross-sectional survey in Turin

Abstract Background A high prevalence of mental illnesseshave been detected in medical students (MS) during college. The aim of this study was to evaluate depressive symptoms (DS) and suicidal ideation (SI) in MS and estimate factors that can influence these conditions. Methods In November 2018 a cross-sectional survey was conducted at the School of Medicine of Turin, Italy. The questionnaire consisted of a 30-item sociodemographic part and 3 psychometric tests, including the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II). Overall, 506 surveys were collected. Multivariable logistic regressions were performed mainly. The significance level was p ≤ 0.05. Results Females were 65% and median age was 22 (IQR 19-24). Median BDI-II score was 9 (IQR 4-15). Presence of DS (BDI-II score>13) and of SI was found in 29% and 15% of the sample, respectively. Preliminary results showed that females (OR 2.03, CI: 1.16-3.56), non-heterosexuals (OR 2.69, CI: 1.49-4-84), participants negative about their college choice (OR 4.79, CI: 2.78-8.26) had a higher risk to report DS. MS who consider unsatisfying their friendships with classmates had a higher likelihood of reporting DS and SI (OR 3.10, CI: 1.16-8.30; OR 2.91, CI: 1.10-7.68, respectively). While the opposite was for those with good economic condition (OR 0.39, CI: 0.16-0.91; OR 0.21, CI: 0.09-0.52, respectively) and those practicing sports more than 90 min/week (OR 0.60, CI: 0.37-0.99; OR 0.47, CI: 0.25-0.89, respectively). Choosing Medicine for profit was related to a higher risk of reporting SI (OR 3.36, CI: 1.43-7.92), having a good family bond to a lower risk instead (OR 0.42, CI: 0.20-0.84). Conclusions Since depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, it has to be a public health priority in Europe. It is essential to consider MS as at risk and set up interventions to improve factors surrounding them and help them to face difficulties in personal and academic life, without forgetting that they will be the future health professionals. Key messages Females, non-heterosexuals, students negative about Medical School choice and students unsatisfied with their friendships with classmates had a higher risk of reporting depressive symptoms. Students unsatisfied with their friendships with classmates and students who chose Medical School for profit had a higher risk of reporting suicidal ideation.

Assessment of Affecting Factors for Higher Education Admission Process

Education is the most important aspect of human life. Today, many streams are available to study. It has created a huge opportunity for a student to enroll in any course by fulfilling definite criteria. The courses are managed by various institutes, which are affiliated with particular University. In some courses, students have the choice to enroll without fulfilling any academic criteria. Some students are choosy in joining particular institute or course. Their choice for University or Institute depends upon specific parameters they might have predefined. In this paper, we have studied various parameters, which can influence the decision of a student to take admission in a particular course or institute. To extract essential parameters, we have conducted a survey among students who are studying in different courses and institutes. It is observed from the survey that Job Placement and Good Teaching are very effective parameters in influencing student admission decision-making process. It also reveals that sometimes, the institute is not important when a student is interested in a particular course. This research also guides the institutes or Universities to work upon such parameters to increase the enrollment of students in different courses. To validate this research, the survey from 208 students representing different institutes of India, is collected and analyzed. After analyzing the data collected from the survey, the influential parameters are decided. A graph-based approach is applied to identify the relationship between the varieties of parameters. The results obtained from the graph justify that individual parameters do not affect at large scale in student admission decision-making process while the association of multiple parameters may influence their admission decision-making process.

The Impact of College Outreach on High Schoolers’ College Choices – Results From Over 1,000 Natural Experiments

We estimate the impact of one of the largest college-to-student outreach efforts in the nation, the College Board’s Student Search Service. In an oversubscribed “order”, colleges receive contact information of a randomly chosen subset of PSAT and SAT Exam takers who opted into the service and meet colleges’ search criteria from a larger set of students with identical backgrounds. We find that students who receive outreach enabled by Student Search Service (“licensed”) are 23 percent (0.1 percentage points) more likely to apply to the licensing college than students with similar backgrounds who did not receive outreach. Nearly 20% of students induced to apply to a college because of the Student Search Service also enroll, increasing the probability of enrolling in the college that licensed their contact information by 22 percent (0.02 percentage points). These impacts are twice as large for traditionally underserved students. Responsiveness to college outreach is larger for racial/ethnic minorities, first generation students, and low- and moderate-income students. Despite the fact that one additional license changes the specific institution to which students send scores and enroll, we cannot detect changes to the broad types of colleges in which students ultimately enroll.

University Choice: The Role of Expected Earnings, Nonpecuniary Outcomes, and Financial Constraints

We investigate the determinants of students’ university choice in Pakistan, with a focus on monetary returns, nonpecuniary factors enjoyed at school, and financial constraints. To mitigate the iden...

Social Capital and Residential Decision Making Among Rural and Nonrural College Graduates

Due to the low demand for highly educated workers in rural areas, high‐achieving rural students have been portrayed as having to pick between staying close to home and facing limited economic opportunities or leaving to pursue higher education and socioeconomic advancement. But what of those who want both—college degree and return to rural living? Comparing the experiences of rural graduates who returned to rural locales with those who out‐migrated and nonrural graduates across one predominantly rural state, this study explores how social capital matters in the residential decision‐making process. Proximity to work and family were the primary factors determining adult residence. Sense of place—but not attachment to a specific community—also mattered, especially for rural graduates. Family, school, and community social capital were more likely to play a role in career development for rural students, as career aspirations during adolescence followed by career‐driven college choices created pathways for rural return. Findings underscore the importance of analyzing rural return from a regional lens, as respondents reframed lifestyle elements researchers tend to portray as mutually exclusive—rural lifestyle, proximity to family, and professional career—as compatible by employing broad and flexible definitions of proximity and place.

Radically Early College Entrants on Radically Early College Entrance: A Heuristic Inquiry

Although acceleration has been studied thoroughly as an educational practice for the gifted, early entrance to college specifically has been overlooked. Furthermore, a large portion of this research pertained to early college entrance programs, which provide resources that many early college entrants may not have. The lived experiences and perceptions of radically early college entrants (3 or more years advanced) were explored through interviews and heuristic inquiry. The interviews addressed affective aspects of early college foremost, with additional discussion of academic experiences, college choice, and career outcomes. Findings support that radically early college entrants are happy with their choice overall, although more specific findings elaborate on the benefits and limitations of early college, possible regrets, and the social issues this population faces.

THE ROLE OF HUMAN CAPITAL IN THE CHOICE OF THE APPLICANT’s EDUCATIONAL STRATEGY

The article reveals the role on human capital in the choice of the applicant’s educational strategy. There is a deepening of social differentiation which manifests in the inequality of educational opportunities for high school graduates in modern society. The theory research is based on the resource approach and the concept of social capital by P. Bourdieu. The empirical part is based on the results of qualitative and quantitative research. Main motives of the applicants’ educational strategy are identified on the basis of interviews with high school graduates from Izhevsk. The analysis results show that main motives are starting positions, personal attitudes and ambitions. Difference in human and social capitals which everyone has is identified on the basis of a questionnaire among high school graduates in 2019. It depends on the type of family and school. The most significant resource for the formation of human capital is the financial and cultural family’s potential. The family’s social status predetermines the type of school that pupils graduate as well as the possibilities of attracting other educational resources including classes with tutors. Another type of resources is the applicant’s personal capabilities. These include educational skills and abilities, the current configuration of interests and attitudes towards achievements. Children from high-ranking families have an aim to enter to universities which is located in the capital. This choice of university requires their intellectual, time and material resources. But on the other hand, a significant part of high school graduates are forced to act according to restrictions imposed by the family. For example they studied at the nearest school, used free resources to prepare for the Unified State Exam or studied on their own. This category of graduates is focused on regional universities because their choice brings balance between quality of education and the volume of material costs.