A Deep Dive Into The First-Generation College Experience
New York Times
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4/12/15
"Freshmen were assigned to attend one of two hourlong orientation sessions. In one, panelists gave advice about the transition to college and challenges like choosing classes. In the other, the same panelists wove their backgrounds into advice… Typically, first-generation freshman G.P.A.s lag behind their peers’ by 0.3 points. The gap was eliminated for students in the session where panelists shared their backgrounds; they also reported being happier, less stressed out and more willing to seek help than the control group.”
The Perils and Promise of 1st Generation College Kids (at Ivies)
Boston Globe
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4/9/15
"I feel like here I’m moving up the socioeconomic ladder. But when I graduate, will I slip back down?”
Students of Color Are A Majority In Pomona College’s Admitted Class
Pomona
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3/20/15
"For the first time, students of color make up the majority of the class at 51.4 percent. Of these students, 13.8 percent are Asian, 11.6 percent Black/African American, 18.3 percent Hispanic, 7.4 percent multiracial and less than 1 percent Native American.”