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

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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?

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