Study of Enhanced College Advising in Upward Bound: Impacts on Steps Toward College
Report
October 18, 2018
Find the Fit advising increased the number and selectivity of colleges applied to by disadvantaged students in a federal college access program. Find the Fit includes customized information about college going and costs, text messaging of key application and financial aid deadlines, and related advisor training. These research-based strategies are designed to help students enroll in the best college they can and stay in until they complete a degree. This first report looks at Find the Fit’s effects on students’ steps toward enrolling in a more selective college.
Click the links below to view PDFs of the study report, snapshot, highlights, appendices, and program materials.
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