Black Girl M.A.G.I.C. (Magnifying Aspirations, Graduate Intentions, and Characteristics): Profiling Black Female Graduate School Aspirants

• In Event: College Access, Black Students, and Ethnic Studies

Abstract

Diversity and inclusion in postbaccalaureate education is a matter in need of increased attention and Black women are underrepresented in many graduate programs relative to other women. Using data from individuals taking a widely-used graduate and professional school admissions test, this study magnifies the aspirations, graduate intentions and characteristics of Black women prospective graduate students. The preliminary findings of this research provide insight into the potential barriers and opportunities for this unique subpopulation of prospective graduate students, which could inform policies and practices that might increase the likelihood of successful outcomes among Black women graduate students.

Authors

• Janine Alisha Jackson, Morgan State University

• Marisol Kevelson, Educational Testing Service

• Catherine M. Millett, ETS