Research Article
College Application Consulting (CAC) Analysis: Influence on Post-Graduation Employment and Transmission Pathways Exploration
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.13-10-2023.2341303, author={Yihan Sun and Yichun Pan and KinHong Zhou and Lidan Shi}, title={College Application Consulting (CAC) Analysis: Influence on Post-Graduation Employment and Transmission Pathways Exploration }, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on New Media Development and Modernized Education, NMDME 2023, October 13--15, 2023, Xi’an, China}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={NMDME}, year={2024}, month={1}, keywords={gaokao; college admission; college application consulting; undergraduate study; individual employment; transmission}, doi={10.4108/eai.13-10-2023.2341303} }- Yihan Sun
Yichun Pan
KinHong Zhou
Lidan Shi
Year: 2024
College Application Consulting (CAC) Analysis: Influence on Post-Graduation Employment and Transmission Pathways Exploration
NMDME
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-10-2023.2341303
Abstract
Purpose: This study investigates the influence of College Application Consulting (CAC) on the employment prospects of undergraduate graduates and its potential transmission pathways. Methodology: Utilizing a dataset comprising 430 survey responses collected through online and local distribution channels, we conducted OLS regression analyses to examine the relationship between CAC utilization and post-graduate individual employment. Findings: Our findings reveal that CAC exerts a statistically significant positive effect on post-undergraduate employment, with an estimated increase of 17.3%. This effect remains robust after controlling for confounding variables, including individual personality, family income, and Gaokao academic performance, etc. The study of potential transmission pathways of CAC indicates that it substantially mitigates the risk of admission slippage and enhances self-awareness, ultimately exerting a positive influence on employment. Value: This study sheds light on the multifaceted impact of CAC, offering valuable insights into its role in shaping educational and employment prospects of high school graduates in mainland China.