More Info Means Better College Match for Students of Low-Income
A recent article in The Atlantic looked at the reasons of students who decided not to apply for selective colleges. More specifically, low-income students who scored in the top 10 percent of the SAT or ACT.
Their application decisions were found to have resulted from a lack of information on college aid and college programs. However, once students of that profile received more detailed info on colleges, they had a greater chance of attending a college which fit their academic strength.
As high school counselors get busier and busier working with more students, it becomes even more paramount for students from all income levels to have access to as much info as possible before college applications.
Students of a low-income family should pay close attention to the following:
- Fee waivers for tests
- College financial aid like the FAFSA
- College counseling from their school or a from a counselor who can work with them one-on-one.
(Source: The Atlantic)