> when economy isn't a factor, then academic prowess is a stronger predictor for who goes to college I'd be interested in seeing data on that. Family income an

> when economy isn't a factor, then academic prowess is a stronger predictor for who goes to college I'd be interested in seeing data on that. Family income and "academic prowess" are often highly correlated, since higher income families tend to have better educated parents to begin with and are more able to pay for tutors and additional help.