Political scientist Sunshine Hillygus finds those who major in the humanities or take social-science courses in college are more likely to participate politically after graduation. But indicators start even earlier -- those whose verbal skills are higher by the end of high school, as measured by SATs, are more likely to become active political participants than those with high math scores.
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Political scientist Sunshine Hillygus finds those who major in the humanities or take social-science courses in college are more likely to participate politically after graduation. But indicators start even earlier -- those whose verbal skills are higher by the end of high school, as measured by SATs, are more likely to become active political participants than those with high math scores.
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