ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the interrelationships between globalization and college student choice. It describes how globalization is influencing college markets for prospective students. The chapter reconsiders college student choice in relation to economic globalization, reframing the problem for future inquiry into college student choice. The emerging research on the nexus between globalization and college choice suggests it is a critical time to reconsider the assumptions typically made in college choice research. In spite of historical efforts to eliminate the role of social class in China, social class remains a substantial factor in college choice. Academic adjustment refers to the extent to which students are able to successfully cope with the educational demands of the academic environment. The chapter examines how students' decisions about college enrollment are influenced by government policy, theories of enrollment, and capital formation within families. It concludes with suggestions for policymakers and universities seeking international diversity among their students.
