Moving From College Aspiration to Attainment: Learning From One College Access Program

Using data from a survey of 75 parents and high school students who were eligible for a college access program, this article examines parents' and students' college aspirations and their confidence in fulfilling that goal. The authors argue that pre-college preparation programs can benefit...

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Published in:The High School journal 2012-12, Vol.96 (2), p.152-165
Main Authors: Dyce, Cherrel Miller, Albold, Cheryll, Long, Deborah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic aspiration
Access to education
College bound students
College Preparation
College preparatory programs
College students
Colleges
Economic conditions
Education, Higher
Educational Attainment
Educational Benefits
High school students
High schools
Higher education
Minority group students
Parent Participation
Parents
Psychological aspects
School enrollment
Social aspects
Social capital
Student aspirations
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Summary:Using data from a survey of 75 parents and high school students who were eligible for a college access program, this article examines parents' and students' college aspirations and their confidence in fulfilling that goal. The authors argue that pre-college preparation programs can benefit from the non-economic forms of capital that these families undoubtedly have. Moreover, students' and their parents' confidence in college aspirations are often situated in deeply-rooted beliefs in the ultimate benefits of education for individual, familial, and communal uplift. Understanding the valuable role of social and cultural capital in the college goals of first-generation and low-income youth will help college preparation programs build stronger partnerships with their students and families as they help them move from college aspirations to attainment.
ISSN:0018-1498
1534-5157