Helping Hispanic students to complete high school and enter college (original) (raw)

Demographically, mainland Hispanic Americans constitute a population that is eco ically and educationally diverse. Nonetheless, a cluster of related findings indicates that Hispanic students are more poorly prepared for college than non-Hispanic White students. More Hispanic high school seniors than White non-hispanics are enrolled in vocational or general programs than academic programs, and fewer take the standardized college admissions tests. Lack of interest in the courses offered by high schools, alienation, poor teaching, and differences in family life are among the reasons for the lesser tendency of Hispanic students to be adequately prepared for or interested in applying to college. Studies suggest that teachers' cultural stereotypes act negatively on their expectations for Hispanic students, and that language, UAL CIA ET OF EDUCATION NATIO"41. wisuruira OF EDUCATION EOUGA I 10.AL RESOURCES INTURNIATION CENTER (ERIC! 1 That Mamma ha been mixednced as Pecansed team tear pima Of giowectition otonahng Pinot chows two boon mode to outwore toorodoction wady r..