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June 13, 2012

Hong Kong Students Select Universities Based on Publicly Perceived Prestige

: Princeton University

Last month in Houston, Texas, the British Council presented a study (part of the Education Intelligence project) that found students in Hong Kong choose schools based on prestige and hearsay rather than by consulting grounded statistics. According to the British Council, “Students want a high quality, internationally recognized education from highly reputable institutions that are respected by potential employers.”

Of course, Hong Kong students had other criteria as well: national stereotypes, government policy, and safety.

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Ling Shu

A recent graduate of Haverford College’s English Department, I’m big on reading, traveling, and any kind of baked, chocolate dessert. I’m passionate about education, especially women’s education, because I believe equal opportunity to education is key to healthier societies. I’m currently based in Brussels.

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