Success Boston Coaching: One-on-one Coaching to Improve College Completion Rates of Boston-Area High School Graduates

Success Boston Coaching is a program that aims to improve the college completion rates of Boston-area high school graduates by providing one-on-one transition coaching to students starting as early as their senior year in high school through their first two years in college. The program targets high school seniors in transition to attending two- and four-year colleges in the Greater Boston area who are traditionally underrepresented in college, such as low-income students, first-generation students, and students of color. The program includes one-on-one transition coaching, financial aid information and nudges, other direct services, financial support, and professional development for coaches. Coaching is primarily conducted in-person, but students may reach their coaches via phone, email, text message, or social media. Coaches meet with students as frequently as needed throughout their participation, with a minimum of two meetings per month. Topics addressed during coaching sessions include academics, financial aid, career planning, and managing life responsibilities.