Primary Outcomes (explanation)
Primary Outcomes (explanation)
Short-term outcomes:
Educational Aspirations (measured in T2):
We ask students the following question:
“You have 100 points. You can distribute these points across different levels of education. The more points you put into a certain level means that you would like to get this degree more. For example, if you know that you would like to get the A-Levels and do not want to get a higher educational degree, you put 100 points into the box next to A-Levels. In contrast, if you are not sure and think it would be equally desirable to get a Bachelor, you could put 50 points in the box next to A-Levels and 50 points into the box next to Bachelor. (You can write any numbers you want in the boxes, but don’t forget that the sum of your answers has to be 100.)”
They can distribute points to the following three categories: No A-Levels, A-Levels, Bachelor, Master or higher. Each of the categories is translated into minimal years of schooling as follows: No A-Levels= 8 years, A-Levels = 12 years, Bachelor = 15 years, Master or higher = 17 years. We generate a weighted average.
Educational Expectations (measured in T2):
We ask students the following question:
“You have 100 points. You can distribute these points across different levels of education. The more points you put into a certain level means that you think it is more likely that you will get this degree. For example, if you are sure that you will get the A-Levels and will not get a higher educational degree, you put 100 points into the box next to A-Levels. In contrast, if you are not sure and think that it is equally likely that you will get a Bachelor, you could put 50 points in the box next to A-Levels and 50 points into the box next to Bachelor. (You can write any numbers you want in the boxes, but don’t forget that the sum of your answers has to be 100.)”
They can distribute points to the following three categories: No A-Levels, A-Levels, Bachelor, Master or higher. Each of the categories is translated into minimal years of schooling as follows: No A-Levels= 8 years, A-Levels = 12 years, Bachelor = 15 years, Master or higher = 17 years. We generate a weighted average.
Interest in Higher Education:
Is a dummy variable with value 1 if a student clicked on the information material or downloaded it and 0 otherwise.
Intermediate-term outcomes
GPA (measured in T3);
GPA of (Math, History, Literature)
Diligence (measured in T3):
Grade in Diligence
Interest in Education (survey in T3):
Index with equal weighting on the following three questions: On a scale 0-100, how much do you agree with the following statements?
“I am familiar with the university application process. .”
“I often look up content about higher education (on the internet, flyers, magazines).”
“I talk to my family or classmates or friends about pursuing higher education.”
Intention to apply for University (survey in T3):
Intention to apply based on a survey question (T3)
Long-term outcomes from schools (if available)
Application for University
Final GPA
GPA A-Levels