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College College Knowledge Knowledge ChallengeChallengeNext Generation Solution Next Generation Solution to Overcoming the 3 to Overcoming the 3 Roadblocks to Getting Roadblocks to Getting to and through Collegeto and through College
Keith W. Frome, Ed.D. Co-Founder, College Summit and Executive Director, The King Center
Roadblocks for College Entrance and Completion for Low-income Students
PLANNING
Strong college planning skills
Strong career planning skills
INFORMATION
Information on college selection, admissions, and financial aid requirements
and processesActionable Government
Data Information on college
transfer,scholarship, and
graduationrequirements and
processes
SUPPORT
Positive influence fromcollege-going peers
Connection and modelingfrom successful college
attaining peers
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What Works in College Access Programs?
Impact = InformationTrainingManagement
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A New Platform: Technology That Can Be Used Anywhere to Support Students• Innovation: Develop an innovative response to one or more of the three major
roadblocks (e.g. planning, information, or peers)
• Understanding: Demonstrate an understanding of the realities of 1st generation students
• Interactivity: Deliver a user-friendly App that provides information AND support/coaching to students
• Social Engagement: Consider the potential for social engagement and networking
• Accessibility: Design an App that is accessible to 1st generation students, in terms of pricing and distribution
• Planning: Present an idea and plan for development that can be realistically implemented and delivered in a high-quality fashion within the allowable timeframe.
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Solution: CollegeAppMap.org