College College Knowledge Knowledge ChallengeChallengeNext Generation Solution Next Generation Solution to Overcoming the 3 to Overcoming the 3 Roadblocks to Getting Roadblocks to Getting to and through Collegeto and through College

Keith W. Frome, Ed.D. Co-Founder, College Summit and Executive Director, The King Center

Roadblocks for College Entrance and Completion for Low-income Students

PLANNING

Strong college planning skills

Strong career planning skills

INFORMATION

Information on college selection, admissions, and financial aid requirements

and processesActionable Government

Data Information on college

transfer,scholarship, and

graduationrequirements and

processes

SUPPORT

Positive influence fromcollege-going peers

Connection and modelingfrom successful college

attaining peers

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What Works in College Access Programs?

Impact = InformationTrainingManagement

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A New Platform: Technology That Can Be Used Anywhere to Support Students• Innovation: Develop an innovative response to one or more of the three major

roadblocks (e.g. planning, information, or peers)

• Understanding: Demonstrate an understanding of the realities of 1st generation students

• Interactivity: Deliver a user-friendly App that provides information AND support/coaching to students

• Social Engagement: Consider the potential for social engagement and networking

• Accessibility: Design an App that is accessible to 1st generation students, in terms of pricing and distribution

• Planning: Present an idea and plan for development that can be realistically implemented and delivered in a high-quality fashion within the allowable timeframe.

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Solution: CollegeAppMap.org