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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1172424
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 9
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The Fostering Academics Mentoring Excellence Program
Day, Angelique; Riebschleger, Joanne; Wen, Jiebing
New Directions for Community Colleges, n181 p39-47 Spr 2018
Precollege outreach programs improve college access for underrepresented students; however, information on foster youth engagement in precollege programs is virtually nonexistent. This chapter describes the impact of a precollege program on two- and four-year college enrollment and completion rates.
Descriptors: Mentors, Excellence in Education, College Preparation, Community Colleges, Higher Education, College Attendance, Graduation Rate, Outreach Programs, Disproportionate Representation, Foster Care, Student Participation, Outcomes of Education, Secondary School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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