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College Knowledge Challenge

College Knowledge Challenge. Next Generation Solution to Overcoming the 3 Roadblocks to Getting to 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.

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College Knowledge Challenge

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  1. College Knowledge Challenge Next Generation Solution to Overcoming the 3 Roadblocks to Getting to and through College Keith W. Frome, Ed.D. Co-Founder, College Summit and Executive Director, The King Center

  2. Roadblocks for College Entrance and Completion for Low-income Students PLANNING INFORMATION SUPPORT Strong college planning skills Strong career planning skills Information on college selection, admissions, and financial aid requirements and processes Actionable Government Data Information on college transfer, scholarship, and graduation requirements and processes Positive influence from college-going peers Connection and modeling from successful college attaining peers 2

  3. What Works in College Access Programs? Impact = Information Training Management 3

  4. 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. 4

  5. Solution: CollegeAppMap.org

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