Report 7
Guest Speaker: Katie Sisulak, Assistant Director
Types of College Preparation Programs:
Academic Support
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Pipeline Courses – Math and science
courses to prepare students for standardized testing, college transcripts, and
skills to succeed at the college level
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Study Skills –Note-taking, homework
completion, and time management skills
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Test Preparation – Help gain admittance
to higher education, provides individual attention to skills in subject areas
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Involve participants and parents in program
procedures and policies
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Allow students to set up networks for academic
and social needs
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Focus on low-income and “at-risk” students
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Utilize community surroundings and programs
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Scholarships, stipends, and grants act as
incentives to keep students in school
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Dedicate time to the process of applying for
financial aid which includes deadlines, paperwork, and financial aid counselors
Statistics on Race vs. Coursework in School:
· 35% of Latinos are enrolled in course work which allows them to go to college while 50% are not. There is a 30% drop-out rate for Latinos.
· 50% of Whites are enrolled in a curriculum that prepares them for college while 39% are not. There is only a 8% drop-out rate for Whites.
· 43% of African-Americans are enrolled in college preparatory curriculums while 40% are not. There is a 14% drop-out rate for African-Americans.
Timeline of Activities of MSHP: