According to Melvin Tumin, which of the following high school seniors will most likely attend college?
A) the A- student from a decaying urban slum
B) the student who scored the mean on the college entrance exam
C) the C+ student from the upper class
D) the promising student in need of financial aid

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Melvin Tumin's work on social stratification suggests that social class plays a significant role in educational opportunities and outcomes. Therefore, a C+ student from the upper class is more likely to attend college due to the resources and support available from their family background, regardless of their academic performance compared to others.

According to Melvin Tumin, Which of the Following High School