Do Good Looks Get High School Students Good Grades?

Although previous studies show that physical attractiveness is associated with success in the labor markets, this study posits that grooming and personality are stronger predictors of academic success in high school for boys and girls, respectively. Accordingly, students may be able to "trade-off" different personal characteristics to improve academic achievement, which in turn may influence future success in college, employment and family formation.

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