trends in college readiness - ncan 2015
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Trends in College ReadinessTraci Kirtley & Stephen Smith
Presenters
Traci KirtleyChief Program OfficerCollege Possible
Stephen SmithPresident, Admissions and AdvisingHobsons
Trends in College Readiness
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About us…
About College Possible
We are idealistic leaders who believe the power of education, our students and our supporters can change the country. We coach low-income students toward college graduation and they prove, every day, that when college is possible anything is possible.,
About Hobsons
Hobsons helps students identify their strengths, explore careers, create academic plans, match to best-fit educational opportunities, and finish what they start. Through our solutions, we enable thousands of educational institutions to improve college and career planning, admissions and enrolment management, student success and advising for millions of students around the globe.
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The Challenges Facing Students Today
ELIGIBILITYAny student with a high school diploma is technically eligible for college
READINESSMany students are not prepared academically, personally, or financially
ELIGIBILITY READINESS
The Readiness Gap
In Summary
The challenges facing today’s students are many, they are real, and they are measurable
A Profile of Today’s Students
The student demographic landscape is changing
First Generation Students
32%
20% African American
23% Hispanic
First Generation Students
2012 NCES data
24%First Generation AND Low
Income
As compared to 68% of non-first gen
students
23%Will Earn a Bachelor
Degree
Grants typically leave students with $3600 to
pay
22% of students applied to 7 or more colleges
NACAC 2012
66% of students will enroll in a postsecondary institution after
high schoolNCES 2015
44% of undergraduate students are enrolled in community
colleges NCES 2015
Top Strengths of the Class of 2015
Future ThinkerFuture thinkers love to think, are looking to the
future, and think positively about what is
possible, not impossible.
DependabilityDependable
personalities are trustworthy and work to keep promises made.
RelatingRelaters are good
friends to others and they work to include others in their circle.
CompetingCompeting personalities strive for first place, see
many things in life as a game, and are competitive with
each other
Trends in College Readiness
What is College Readiness?
Academic preparation and skill development
Non-cognitive skills
College knowledge
Financial readiness
College Readiness Trend: Fit
Meet Josh
College fit
How can students find their best postsecondary match?
Early College Awareness
Strengths Lead to Informed Decisions
Innovation in the College Search
The Importance of Fit
early college knowledge
self awareness informed searchcollege fit
+ + =
College Readiness Trend: State Mandated ILPs
More states are encouraging and mandating student plans
States with ILP mandates
College Readiness Trend: Access
A Delicate Balance…
How can higher education fulfill its commitment to expanding access while ensuring that students are equipped to succeed?
COMPLETIONSuccess could mean different things for different students, so understanding intent is critical
ACCESSAll students should be aware of their post-secondary options and what it takes to succeed
COMPLETION ACCESS
The Completion Challenge
37.9%full-time students at 4-year institutions completing a Bachelor’s degree in 4 years
58.3%full-time students at 4-year institutions completing a Bachelor’s degree in 6 years
How can higher education institutions help their enrolled students finish what they start – on time?
Financial Aid
An upper-income student is
10Xmore likely to earn a college
degree than a low-income student.
College Scorecards
NYT College Access Index
In conclusion…
Student Success is Not EasyStudents are facing obstacles regardless of their situation or their academic goals
Who Am I?What do I care about?How can I prepare for
higher education?
Will I Succeed?How can I get to and
through college?
What is My Plan?How do I match my
goals with my education?
Where Should Go?What is the right school
so I can reach my goals? How do I get in?
Questions?
www.collegepossible.orgwww.hobsons.com