ABSTRACT

Improving Postsecondary Choice and Pathways explores the influences and experiences throughout a student’s transition from secondary to postsecondary education, with an emphasis on the fit between academic readiness and institutional selectivity. Designed to consider the variegated experiences and factors contributing to student-college match, chapters in this volume explore the challenges associated with the college search, choice, and application processes and how they affect specific student groups. Additionally, this text investigates the stakeholders and programs designed to assist students in finding suitable postsecondary institutions. This book holistically explores the varied aspects within student-college match while also providing a glimpse into innovative approaches for improving outcomes via an expanded consideration of college choice and student-college match determinations.

chapter 2|21 pages

Marginalized Access, Not Ability

The Influence of Special Education and/or Individualized Education Programs on Student-College Match

chapter 3|19 pages

Proximity and Perception

Regional Differences in Filipino American College Choice Processes

chapter 4|20 pages

College Choice Processes for Homeschooled Students

Influences, Destinations, and Match Type

chapter 5|27 pages

High-Performing Latinx Students

External Agents and Student-College Match

chapter 7|12 pages

The Camino Program

Providing a Unique Local Pathway for the Latinx Student Outside of the Community College Setting

chapter 8|15 pages

When Community College is the Local Option

Student-College Match at the Two-Year Level

chapter 9|23 pages

Moving Beyond Match

Improving Outcomes Through an Expanded Consideration of College Choice