How Do You Get Poor Kids to Apply to Great Colleges?

12/26/2013

This article discusses how to encourage high-achieving, low-income students to apply to prestigious colleges and universities. It highlights the research of economist Caroline Hoxby, who studied the undermatching phenomenon, wherein talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to apply to and attend less-selective schools than their academic achievements would warrant. The article explores various strategies to address this issue, including providing targeted information and support to these students, leveraging technology to reach them, and partnering with schools to expand college access programs. It emphasizes the importance of breaking down the barriers that prevent low-income students from considering and applying to top-tier institutions, ultimately promoting greater social mobility and opportunity.

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