Since the early 1980s, when a brief period of parity was reached after generations of male dominance, more girls than boys have applied to college each year. Girls—sorry, fellas—are by any objective measure more attractive applicants than boys, with higher average GPAs and test scores. They have fewer behavioral problems. They write better application essays. They have a wider range of extracurricular interests. They clean up better for interviews.
Gender in Higher Ed Outcomes
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