
the researchers speculated that the more-competitive schools may have better facilities, better teachers, more financial assistance, or more-extensive counseling. Some other experts have pointed out, however, that the findings do not take into account other differences among students, such as variations in motivation or drive, that could also explain the better outcomes for high-achieving students at the elite schools.The study has important implications for programs like Aim High who strive to propel youth to college. Navigating the college admissions process – especially for those students from low-income backgrounds and those who are the first in their families to go to college – means more than working hard in high school and completing the often arduous application process. It also means giving youth great information about a wide variety of colleges and helping them build the confidence and know-how to really seriously consider their needs, their resources, and their dreams. And once admitted to a school, students need continuous support. Aim High is proud to collaborate with great Bay Area programs like College Track and Summer Search who provide outstanding college guidance for high school students while working to get the ball rolling by encouraging academic achievement and future thinking during the critical middle school years. Read the whole article here.