Assist with College Entry
Recommended Practice: Help students and families understand and complete steps for college entry and financial aid.
- Overview & Tools: Video overviews and professional development materials
- Learn What Works: Expert interviews about assisting with college entry
- See How It Works: Videos and sample materials from schools
Assisting Students With College Entry
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assist with College Entry > Overview & Tools
It's important for high schools to provide support for all aspects of the college and financial aid application processes. This multimedia overview outlines ways schools can help students...
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Overview
Understanding How to Pay for College
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Dr. Donald E. Heller talks about three key aspects of paying for college that schools should ensure their students know: college costs, types of financial aid, and the application process. Schools,...
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Expert Interview
Completing the Steps to College Entry
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Dr. Amaury Nora discusses the importance of helping students complete the steps for college entry. Schools can support students as they prepare to take college entrance exams, decide which colleges...
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Expert Interview
A District-Level Mission to Improve College Access
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assist with College Entry > See How It Works, Increasing Postsecondary Access > States and Districts
Listen to district administrators discuss how they support schools to improve college access by monitoring schools, meeting with school administrators on a regular basis, and helping schools use...
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Expert Interview
Overcoming Fears Around Paying for College
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This school coordinator discusses strategies for conducting activities to help students and their families prepare for the financial aspects of college. Workshops help students know how to apply...
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School Example
Data Collection and Goal-Setting Tool
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assess and Intervene > See How It Works, Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assist with College Entry > See How It Works, Increasing Postsecondary Access > States and Districts
This tool is used by Chicago school district administrators to help schools set goals and collect data to support college access. Hear more about how Chicago prepares their students for college in...
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Sample Material
