Persistence and academic success in university
We use a unique set of linked administrative data sets to explore the determinants of persistence and academic success in university. The explanatory power of high school grades greatly dominates that of other variables such as university program, gender, and neighbourhood and high school characteristics. Indeed, high school and neighbourhood characteristics, such as average standardized test scores for a high school or average neighbourhood income, have weak links with success in university.
Published abstract.
Authors: Dooley, Martin D.; Payne, A. Abigail; Robb, A. Leslie
Published: [Vancouver, British Columbia], Canadian Labour Market and Skills Researcher Network, 2012
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: [47] p.
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