Table of Contents

List of Figures
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I: The Predisposition Toward Going to College
Chapter 1. Emerging College Aspirations
Chapter 2. Influences on College Aspirations
Part II: Searching for College Opportunities
Chapter 3. Looking Ahead
Chapter 4. Factors in the Search Process
Part III: Making Choices
Chapter 5. Following Plans, Changing Plans
Chapter 6. The Complexities of the Senior Year
Part IV: Dreams Realized, Unrealized, or Deferred
Chapter 7. The Realization of Plans
Chapter 8. What Happened to Our Students?
Conclusion
Appendix
References
Index

About the Author

Don Hossler is professor of educational leadership and policy studies and vice-chancellor for enrollment services at Indiana University, Bloomington. Jack Schmit is assistant research scientist at Indiana University and associate director of the Indiana Career and Postsecondary Advancement Center. Nick Vesper is director of policy analysis and research for the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana.