In 2001, the National Center for Education Statistics, conducted research on the correlation of parents who attended and did not attend college to the success of their children in school. It is evident, through the research that was conducted that there is a clear correlation between parents who attended college and great success in school by their children. One of the first surveys conducted, was done to find the educational expectations of students whose parents attended college and whose parents did not attend college. In the study of educational expectations, the NCES found that students whose parents who have attended college tend to have greater educational expectations as early as 8th grade. Many of the students that participated …show more content…
As the previous research topics stated, “there is a direct correlation between these two ideas.” Taking admission exams are a vital part of the college process. It helps a college determine if they want to accept or reject your application. According to the NCES, “Students whose parents did not go to college receive less assistance from their parents in applying to colleges” (NCES 2001). By receiving less assistance in applying to college, students may have more mistakes on their applications. This lack of assistance also leads to lower examination scores. The examinations being that of the SAT and ACT. A negative aspect that is included in this research is students whose parents did not go to college are not more likely to receive help from their schools in applying to colleges (NCES 2001). If a student whose parent did not attend college receives no help from the parent or the school, that student may find it difficult in getting into certain colleges. The research provided in this paper by the National Center for Education Statistics has answered the question: “Do students whose parents have attended college do better in school?” The overall answer to that question is yes; they tend to do better in school, be well prepared for college, and have greater educational
Academic excellence is the primary desire of every parent and student. However, there are varying perceptions of the role of education in the life of and individual. According to the survey carried out on the perception of the role of education in the life of an individual, it was established that eight out of ten students were of the view that they pursued education for the purpose of economic gains. Additionally, six out of ten students viewed education as serving the purpose of broadening their view and perceptions in life. Accordingly, the widening of the will help them rethink their ideas and values. This essay will focus on the reasons why students attend college and barriers to education in light of the book Rereading America.
In my community, El Sereno, college is viewed as an option as opposed to it being the next step in life. Most people in my area either begin working or start a family after they graduate from high school. Not always by choice, but in some cases by circumstance. Students in my neighborhood either lack the knowledge, financial support, guidance or even legal status that would otherwise drive them to apply or even go to college. About eighty-percent of students graduated from my high school, but only about twenty-percent ended up attending a four-year university (NINCHE). One of the biggest reasons for student’s low college entrance rate has to deal with their family's socioeconomic
For the purpose of this paper, the American Dream will be defined as the idea that you can achieve financial stability through hard work, which often means going to college. The term “college” refers to any undergraduate or graduate program at a secondary institution. This paper aims to examine the relationship between attending college and one’s ability to achieve the American Dream. Attending college is thought to be an important step in obtaining the American Dream, primarily because receiving a higher level of education tends to lead to a higher paying job and furthermore a financially stable future. However, this isn’t always the case due to an increase in the need for students to take out loans and increase their debt in order to afford college expenses.
I was raised in an encouraging household where both of my parents greatly valued education. Although they were high school graduates, neither could afford to attend college; a combination of family and financial woes ultimately halted their path. As a result, my parents frequently reminded me that getting a good education meant better opportunities for my future. To my parents, that seemed to be the overarching goal: a better life for me than the one they had. My parents wanted me to excel and supported me financially and emotionally of which the former was something their parents were not able to provide. Their desire to facilitate a change in my destiny is one of many essential events that contributed to my world view.
High school is now coming to an end for a lot of us. We are now coming to the age for looking at different colleges and what we want to do with our future this is the time that we are making these astronomical choices in our lives. In the article “Why Everyone Shouldn't Go To College?” By Larry Cuban it got republished at the Washington Post. He expresses his views on college. Larry Cuban is very persuasive as he makes us believe why everyone should not go to college. He has outstanding credibility and he knows how to grab the reader's attention. Also, he keeps the reader intrigued by using valuable fasts throughout the post. Even though some people would not agree on his thought process Larry Cuban opened up and took a risk in the society
The parents as the role models for their children that means many children will do what their parents mostly do, hence, is really important that the parents teaching their child. However, the research find out that the parents with higher socioeconomic states are more involved in their kids’ schooling (Chu et all, 1996) The reason seems obvious to me due to the importance of parents’ education, if the parents having more school, than parents could be like a ‘coach’ for their kids, that parents could guide the road of succeed. Also, the parents with higher education might provide a favorable environment since is easier to get a steady job with higher education. According to Kean, (2005), the parents with higher education have positive influence on children’s outcome, cause the majority of parents who are very educated might influence their kids though beliefs and behaviors, that will lead children and youth to a positive outcome (Kean, 2005). Parents’ educations have an influence on children in many different ways, although the parents’ expectation can affect children as well. Kean illustrated if parents expect high achievement, then it predicts better chance for achievement for their children (Kean, 2005). Moreover, sometimes parents’ expectation showed how
This article discusses the increase in students completing high school and going on to college some of whom obtain a degree while others do not. He also discusses the correlation between the amount of college education and unemployment. He concludes with statistics showing that a college education does pay off if the person has the academic capability to obtain a degree. This article will help me to show the benefits of college for certain people. It will allow me to show that a four year degree is not the best option for everyone.
In our literature review, we discuss studies that examine college students’ grades and learning experiences (Garg, Melanson, Levin, 2007; Alika & Ogboro, 2012; Deonno & Fagan, 2013; Pong, Dronkers & Hamden-Thompson, 2003). We also explore student’s educational aspirations and goals (Garg, et al, 2007; Alika & Ogboro, 2012; Deonno & Fagan, 2013; Pong, et al, 2003). Furthermore, we look at the impact of family involvement on student’s educaton (Alika 2012; Garg, et al, 2007). We also consider the influence of parent’s educational history and financial situation on student’s education (Garg et al, 2007; Pong et al, 2003, Hamden-Thompson, 2013).
Before World War II, attending college was a privilege, usually reserved for the upper class, but, in today’s society scholarships, grants, and loans are available to the average student which has made pursuing a college education a social norm. Norms are usually good, they help keep society run in an organized manner by sharing common rules and values. But, when pursuing a college education becomes a norm, it does more destruction than good. For a lot of students, a major reason for attending college is because their parents tell them it’s the thing to do to become successful in life.
Stull, Judith C. (2013). Family socioeconomic status, parent expectations, and a child's achievement, Research in Education. Volume 90, pages 53-67.
In the United States the income of ones family is of great importance when it comes to college education. The data clearly shows that you are more likely to go to college if you come from a richer family. (Berg) This essay will discuss how family income affects a persons possibility to apply for, go to, and succeed at a good college and some possible reasons for and consequences of the situation.
The children of college graduates are most likely to go to college. Sons and daughters tend to follow or copy whatever their parents do. Kids want to be just like their parents at some point of their lives. In addition, college graduates want their offspring to go to college and get a career as well. In that case, they persuade their children to look into the college education after graduating high school. The college graduate parents become their mentors.
It has been strongly debated if college should be required or not in the United States, but it should not be required. People want to start in the workforce earlier to get more life experience and because some need money immediately. There are many reasons someone might not be able to go to college, and by making people get a college education, it could be a great burden on them and their families. College should not be required of everyone because there are many well paying jobs that do not require a college education, college is not accessible to all, and the college environment is not for everyone.
We know that students with more years of education have a jump in expected earnings. Many people consider education as something vital, and, valuable; is the number one source of a successful future. For individuals who believe in college education,
In this paper I am going to critically discuss how parental involvement in children's education does make a positive difference to pupils' achievement. I will be using research in differing trustworthy media such as literature, journals and government documents to strengthen my discussion.