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  2. First-generation college students in the United States

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    First-generation college students in the United States are college students whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree. [1] Although research has revealed that completion of a baccalaureate degree is significant in terms of upward socioeconomic mobility in the United States, [2] [3] [4] a considerable body of research indicates that these students face significant systemic barriers ...

  3. Student - Wikipedia

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    A student is a person enrolled in a school or other educational institution. [ 1 ] In the United Kingdom and most commonwealth countries, a "student" attends a secondary school or higher (e.g., college or university); those in primary or elementary schools are "pupils". [ 2 ]

  4. Undergraduate education - Wikipedia

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    For example, in the United States, a student pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree is known as an undergraduate student while a student pursuing a master's or doctoral degree is a graduate student. Upon completion of courses and other requirements of an undergraduate program, the student would earn the corresponding degree.

  5. What to Know About Mental Health and College Students - WebMD

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    Anxiety. Anxiety is a common feeling, but it can be harmful when it continues for a long time. It presents as persistent feelings of worry, panic, and tension. It disrupts normal life. Suicidal ...

  6. How Common Is Depression Among College Students? - WebMD

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    The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 75% of people with anxiety disorders will begin to show symptoms before they are 22 years old. College is a common time for many people to ...

  7. College tuition in the United States - Wikipedia

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    A closely related issue is the increase in students borrowing to finance college education and the resulting in student loan debt. In the 1980s, federal student loans became the centerpiece of student aid received. [48] From 2006–2012, federal student loans more than doubled and outstanding student loan debt grew to $807 billion. [48]

  8. Nontraditional student - Wikipedia

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    Nontraditional student. Nontraditional student is a term that refers to a category of students at colleges and universities. The term originated in North America and usually involves age and social characteristics. Nontraditional students are contrasted with traditional students. [1][2]

  9. College admissions in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Many combine some or all of the above. Another consideration is the male-female ratio; overall, 56% of enrolled college students are women, but the male-female ratio varies by college, year, and program. [9] Admissions guidance counselors can offer views about whether a public or private school is best, and give a sense of the tradeoffs.