Framed by historical and contemporary discussions, this article reviews the principal
foundations of meritocracy and uses the public University of California system as a point of …

Despite extensive research, policies, and practical efforts to improve college readiness in
the United States, a large proportion of low-income students remain unprepared to enter and …

Considering the current structural challenges that exist for students of color (SOC) in
accessing a higher education, an epistemology is needed that better represents the complex …

School counselors are the primary facilitators of college transition for many students, yet little
is known about their influence on college-going behavior. Analyzing data from the …

This study draws on data from descriptive case studies of 15 high schools, three in each of
five states. The findings highlight constraints in the availability of college counseling …

Many minority, first-generation, and low-income students aspire to college; however, the
college application process can present a significant obstacle. These students cannot …

more information and guidance a student has, the more likely the student is to enroll in
college (Berkner & Chavez, 1997; Hossler, Braxton, & Coopersmith, 1989; Hossler, Schmit …

Reducing socioeconomic differences in college transfer requires understanding how and
why parental education, occupational class, and family income are associated with …

Women and minorities remain underrepresented in chemistry bachelor's degree attainment
in the United States, despite efforts to improve their early chemistry achievement through …

This study examines the relationships between the normative and resource dimensions of a
high school counseling department and four-year college-going rates. Utilizing data from the …