Did you know...?
 
 
 Of first-generation students:
  • only 36% aspire to a bachelor's
    degree or higher
  • 45% take the SAT or ACT
  • 26% apply to a four-year
    institution
  • 29% enroll in any
    postsecondary institution
    immediately after high school
    graduation

 

  

 
 By comparison, of students
 for whom at least one parent
 has a bachelor's degree

  • 78% aspire to a bachelor's
    degree or higher
  • 82% take the ACT or SAT
  • 71% apply to a four-year
    institution.
  • 73% enroll in any
    postsecondary institution
    immediately after high school
    graduation

The statistics are staggering, and Center for Student Opportunity is making a difference by promoting college access and success for first-generation and underserved student populations.
 


Here's how you can get involved:

Counselors --join CSO's Counseling Outreach initiative by partnering with an under-resourced school or community youth organization in your area to enhance college prep and guidance.

Colleges --promote your institution through CSO's College Center web portal and work with CSO through the Program Development initiative to grow campus programs serving the target student group.

  


» Contact Center for Student Opportunity at info@csopportunity.org

  
 
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(Statistics from "Missed Opportunities: A New Look at Disadvantaged College Aspirants," The Education Resources Institute and The Institute for Higher Education Policy)

 
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