College Possible
About the Intervention
College Possible is a 2-year after-school curriculum designed for low-income high school juniors and seniors. Students apply as sophomores and enter the program as juniors. The program provides SAT and ACT test preparation services, college admissions and financial aid consulting, and guidance in the transition to college. Over 2 years, each participant is scheduled to receive 320 hours of direct program services. The program is limited to students from families below the median city/county household income with a suggested minimum GPA of 2.0. There are no costs to students, though participants agree to volunteer for 8 hours of community service per year in exchange for services. Partner high schools provide classroom space for the program to operate after school hours. The program is implemented by College Possible staff.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect on number of college applications submitted
Positive effect on likelihood of applying to 4-year institutions
Positive effect on number of applications submitted to selective institutions
No effect on ACT scores
No effect on overall college enrollment
No effect on enrollment in selective institutions
More Intervention Details
Focus Areas
Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
College PreparatoryDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s)Source
(2014). WWC Review of the Report "Evaluation of the College Possible Program: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial." What Works Clearinghouse Single Study Review (ED545294). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED545294.pdf.
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