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New Survey Reveals Gap Between Young Israelis' Academic Aspirations and Actions
A new survey by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics shows 70.1% of young Israelis aspire to earn a university degree, but only 15.4% of the 2004 birth cohort had applied by the 2025-2024 academic year. Women have higher degree aspirations and application rates, though men score higher on the psychometric exam.
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- 0170.1% of young Israelis aspire to an academic degree, but only 15.4% of the 2004 cohort applied by 2025-2024.
- 02Women show higher degree aspirations (75%) and application rates than men (65.4%).
- 03Men scored higher on the psychometric exam, especially in quantitative and English sections.
- 04Family influence is the primary factor in choosing academic fields, cited by 35% of respondents.
- 05Lack of academic interest and preference for vocational training are key reasons for not applying.
- 06Women dominate enrollment in health, education, and social sciences; men in STEM fields.
Family and social influences are key in choosing fields, with a significant portion citing lack of interest or preference for vocational training as reasons for not pursuing higher education.
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