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Transition Models in Education: Standardized vs. University-specific Exams

Explore the impact of peer effects on education through a seminar by Ilya Prakhov, a research fellow at the Higher School of Economics, Moscow. Learn about different models of admission and their implications on high school to university transitions. Discover the role of centralized and decentralized educational systems, selectivity, and accessibility of higher education. Gain insights on the influence of high school exit exams and peer effects on postsecondary outcomes. Prepare for the next seminar on investing in young children and education as liberation.

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Transition Models in Education: Standardized vs. University-specific Exams

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  1. Models of admission: standardized vs. university-specific examsPeer-effects in education Seminar 5 IlyaPrakhov Research fellow, Centre for Institutional Studies Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2012 www.hse.ru

  2. Models of transition “High school – University” • Definitions: • Centralized educational system – system which is operated according to rules and standards elaborated by the State • Decentralized educational system – universities are free to set up an admission policy • Selectivity – a set of criteria and admission requirements intended for selection of eligible students photo photo photo Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2012

  3. Models of transition “High school – University” • Accessibility (affordability) of higher education – integral index, which includes tuition fee at the university, the presence of direct and indirect financial support, academic performance requirements for the student. photo photo photo Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2012

  4. Models of transition “High school – University” photo photo photo Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2012

  5. Presentation • Warren J.R., Grodsky E. State High School Exit Examinations and Postsecondary Labor Market Outcomes • Why higher education policy concerning exit exams should affect the wages gap? photo photo photo Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2012

  6. Presentation • Stinebrikner R., Stinebrickner T. What Can Be Learned about Peer Effects Using College Roommates? Evidence from New Survey Data and Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds // Journal of Public Economics, Vol. 90, 2006, pp. 1435-1454. • Oosterbeek H., van Ewijk R. Gender Peer Effects in University: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment. Tinbergen Institute Discussion Paper TI 2010-113/3. 2010. photo photo photo Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2012

  7. For the next seminar • Heckman J., Masterov D. The Productivity Argument for Investing in Young Children • Kremer M., Miguel E., Thornton R., Friedman W. Education as Liberation? photo photo photo Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2012

  8. 20, Myasnitskaya str., Moscow, Russia, 101000 Tel.: +7 (495) 628-8829, Fax: +7 (495) 628-7931 www.hse.ru

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