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A new study suggests Chicago public high schools could do more to encourage students to apply to four-year colleges.The Consortium on Chicago School Research released a report Wednesday that focused on 105 students at three schools for three years. It found many gave up applying to four-year schools because they were discouraged or intimidated by the financial aid and application process.

The study found Latinos were the least likely to apply to four-year schools and suggests that's because they come from homes with less income and are reluctant to leave home because of strong family ties...