altering_college_perceptions_impactful_college_exposure
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Jennifer Bauer, CoordinatorThe College Board Upward Bound Program
Explore challenges faced by Low Income First-Generation college students
Explore areas of focus in order to prepare students for next steps
Discuss techniques and tools to create impactful college exposure
Source: US Department of ED OPE
Source: Pell Institute, Moving Beyond Access
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Public, 4 Year Private, Not for
Profit, 4 Year
LIFG
Peers
Familial Obligations
Ability to Self Advocate
Lack of Mentorship
Overwhelming College Application and Financial AID Processes
Fear
Planning an impactful college exposure begins
long before you step foot on a college campus.
Concepts to explore with students grades 9-12:
GPA/Transcript and College Options
Standardized Tests
Career and College Connection
Financing a College Education
College Fit
Building Students’ Aspirations
College Options
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SAT GPA
How did students perform in core courses?
Were students active outside of school?
How can you prepare for the SAT?
Nijah Rakeem
3.2 Cumulative GPA
SAT: 330 CR, 400 M
2.7 Cumulative GPA
SAT: 450 CR, 500 M
Source: www.cappex.com
Continuing to Educate
◦ PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE
Type
Size
Setting
Location
Atmosphere
LIFG SUPPORT!!!
Source: St. Ignatius College Preparatory
REACH, REALISTIC, BACK UP
What is the data saying about these options?
◦ www.aei.orgAmerican Enterprise Institute “ Diplomas and Dropouts:
Which Colleges Actually Graduate Their Students (and which don’t )”
◦ www.edtrust.org “Big Gaps, Small Gaps in Serving African American Students”
(and Hispanic Students)
Informational Inspirational Campus Tour
Information Session
Residence Hall Visit
Campus Tour
Information Session
Residence Hall Visit
Information and Discussion
HS/Program/Community Alumni
Student Panel
Career Exposure
TRiO Student Support Services
Here: Profile
How would you introduce the idea of college “fit” to students?
“I feel much better going to college with SSS.”
Current College Board Upward Bound Student
(Student Support Services)
1. I know what kind of college is a best fit for me?
21% increase in students responding strongly agree
2. I know what kinds of things to consider when deciding on a college
19% increase in students responding strongly agree
3. I have a list of colleges that interest me
15% increase in students responding strongly agree
21% of students were unsure about best fit campus size prior to the tour. 0% were unsure after - MEDIUM
“We got a chance to experience how each campus was similar but yet different. We visited large, medium and small colleges. Some were Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the other schools had different ethnicities. Since I have visited different types of colleges I already knew the kind of college I wanted to attend and
it made my decision process stress-free.”
College Board Upward Bound Senior