In this volume is reported the review of related literature that was conducted during the design phase of the study (July 1973 through January 1974). Its purpose was to provide input for the study design. Chapter 1 is a summary of the findings judged most relevant to three basic questions: (1) Who are the disadvantaged, how are they defined, and what are the personal characteristics and situational variables that may affect their educational progress? (2) What is the nature of college experience for disadvantaged young people, and what this experience prescribes as useful support programs? (3) What is the impact of Upward Bound (UB), Educational Talent Search (ETS), and other similar programs? Chapter 2 presents a definition and general description of the disadvantaged population. Chapter 3 presents a review of the literature related to the nature of the college experience of the disadvantaged student. Chapter 4 presents a review of the literature related to the impact of ETS, UB, and other similar programs. Chapter 5 presents a review of existing literature related to cost benefit analyses of education and training. (Author/AM)