About the Intervention
Success Boston Coaching (SBC) is a transition coaching program that provides one-on-one support to Boston Public Schools graduates during their first two years of college. Seven nonprofit organizations deliver coaching to 750+ students enrolled in over 30 nearby colleges. Coaches provide ongoing support on academic, financial, career, and personal topics through in-person meetings on and off campus, as well as via text, email, and phone. The program helps students navigate college culture, develop life skills and study skills, access campus resources, clarify goals, and build meaningful relationships. Partner colleges coordinate with coaches to facilitate services on campus. The Boston Foundation oversees the network and provides coaches with specialized training, including financial aid training from uAspire.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect: on persistence into second year of college
Positive effect: on persistence into third year of college
Positive effect: on cumulative GPA
Positive effect: on good academic standing
Positive effect: on FAFSA renewal
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Focus Areas
Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
N/ADelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
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Student(s)Citation
Austin, N., Erin, B., Furey, J., Gamse, B., Hayley, D., Michael, M., Mona, S., Tamara, L. & Unlu, F. (2017). The Power of Coaching: Highlights from the Interim Report on the Impact of Success Boston's Transition Coaching on College Success (ED582090). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED582090.pdf.
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