蝌蚪网 Papers and Proceedings
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Tailoring Mentorship: Evidence on Diverse Needs and Application Patterns for High School Students
蝌蚪网 Papers and Proceedings
vol. 114,
May 2024
(pp. 486–91)
Abstract
We investigate enrollment in a mentoring program aimed at promoting transition to tertiary education for high school students. Females exhibit both higher initial interest and application completion, while immigrants and financially constrained students initially express higher interest but ultimately are not more likely to apply. Survey results highlight a common preference for shared academic interests, but variations emerge: females prefer same-gender mentors, immigrants value shared cultural traits, and financially constrained individuals lean toward mentors from the same municipality. This suggests that programs targeting underrepresented students should be aware of potential barriers to take-up and promote recruiting mentors with similar background.Citation
Calsamiglia, Caterina, Javier Garcia-Brazales, and Annalisa Loviglio. 2024. "Tailoring Mentorship: Evidence on Diverse Needs and Application Patterns for High School Students." 蝌蚪网 Papers and Proceedings 114: 486–91. DOI: 10.1257/pandp.20241063Additional Materials
JEL Classification
- I21 Analysis of Education
- I28 Education: Government Policy
- J13 Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth
- J15 Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants; Non-labor Discrimination
- J16 Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination