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Understanding the College‐Choice Process

Alberto F. Cabrera, Steven M. La Nasa

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Abstract This chapter summarizes what we have learned regarding the process that students and their families undergo when making decisions about college. It also presents a comprehensive model synthesizing this literature.

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Abstract This chapter summarizes what we have learned regarding the process that students and their families undergo when making decisions about college. It also presents a comprehensive model synthesizing this literature.

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Abstract This chapter summarizes what we have learned regarding the process that students and their families undergo when making decisions about college. It also presents a comprehensive model synthesizing this literature.

Key concepts: Process (computing), Higher education, Institutional research, Process management, Mathematics education, Computer science, Psychology, Management science

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