College Selectivity and Postsecondary Outcomes Among Gifted and Talented Students: Longitudinal Study From Arkansas

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Abstract

A handful of longitudinal studies—mostly select samples—address the academic and later life outcomes of G/T students. There have been few longitudinal studies on the college enrollment outcomes of G/T students, particularly across an entire state. This study examines G/T students’ postsecondary outcomes in Arkansas, including college enrollment and selectivity. We found that G/T students are more likely to attend postsecondary institutions, including selective college but among G/T students, the rates differ across socio-economic status, racial/ethnicity backgrounds and other demographic characteristics.

Authors

• Al Mansor Helal, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

• Rian R. Djita, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

• Andy Parra Martinez, Mississippi State University

• Jonathan Wai, University of Arkansas

• Sarah C. McKenzie, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville