Anthony Yim
How Early Morning Classes Change Academic Trajectories: Evidence from a Natural Experiment
Topics: Student LearningTags: Higher educationUsing a natural experiment which randomized class times to students, this study reveals that enrolling in early morning classes lowers students' course grades and the likelihood of future STEM course enrollment. There is a 79% reduction in pursuing the corresponding major and a 26% rise in… more →
College Course Shutouts
Tags: Higher educationWhat happens when college students are not able to enroll in the courses they want? We use a natural experiment at Purdue University in which first-year students are conditionally randomly assigned to oversubscribed courses. Compared to students who are assigned a requested course, those who are… more →