Succeeding by LEAPs and Bounds

A vital strength of the program lies in the fact that responsibilities are shared among differentsdepartments of the university. The admissions office, for example, has developed a special recruiting and admissions procedure for LEAP. Similarly, the financial aid office has specially designated coun...

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Published in:The Hispanic outlook in higher education 2010-01, Vol.20 (7), p.37
Main Author: Chabolla, Elena
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
College students
Colleges & universities
Minority students
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Student recruitment
Student retention
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Summary:A vital strength of the program lies in the fact that responsibilities are shared among differentsdepartments of the university. The admissions office, for example, has developed a special recruiting and admissions procedure for LEAP. Similarly, the financial aid office has specially designated counselors, and specific institutional funds are appropriated for LEAP students. "Sometimes when we tell students with gix>d grades and poor test scores that they haven't met our regular admissions standards, they are terribly disappointed and not excited about the possibility of entering Loyola through LEAP," [Sharon Silverman] said. "But once they get here and discover that all the other students in LEAP are also very motivated, their enthusiasm builds. By the end of the summer program, they've learned so much about themselves and about ways to succeed in college that they're excited to be here and eager to begin the rest of their classes."