Colleges Shortchanging Needy Students in Battle for Prestige, Money
Many students who receive Pell Grants pay high tuition at their colleges, as institutional aid is used to compete for other students, a new report says. Read Full Post >
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May 08, 2013
May 08, 2013
New Approach to College Prep for Low-Income Students Called For
Federal college-preparation programs for disadvantaged students are criticized for their lack of evidence on impact in a new policy brief. Read Full Post >
April 12, 2013
Summer Texting, Mentoring Keeps Incoming College Students on Track
Low-income high school graduates are more likely to attend college in the fall if they receive peer mentoring and text-message reminders over the summer, new research from Harvard finds. Read Full Post >
October 11, 2012
College Persistence Linked to Rigorous Courses and Academic Advising
A new study by the Center for Public Education at the National School Boards Association finds persistence of college freshmen positively linked to their college advising level, math preparation, and AP/IB courses. Read Full Post >
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