One factor in determining how successful a student can be in school is whether or not they have family support. Students who come from a stable family, who are involved in educational decisions have greater chances for success. In the article “Who Gets to Graduate ?” By Paul Tough he write “ Some don’t know how to choose the right college, so they drift into a mediocre school that produces more dropouts than graduates.” When families are involved in schooling, students are less likely to make mistakes in deciding what educational institiution is best for them. Upper class students are more likely to have their parent or a mentor to help them make their decisions, in the article “ The College Dropout Boom” By Leonhardt he says, “ Their parents
