Problem

Everyone knows that low-income students go to college at a lower rate than high-income students. But why? Academic preparation isn’t the whole story. Today in America, “A" students from low-income backgrounds enroll in college at the same rate as the most affluent “D" students. The college access systems for low-income youth are broken.

The Gift

Your gift will ensure that teachers are provided the best tools to help their classes succeed. The College Summit Advisor’s Edition of the Navigator is a step-by-step guide for teachers through the college application process. In addition to deadlines, guidelines, and financial aid information, it provides concrete lesson plan ideas and links to online college access resources.