Schools involving parents in early postsecondary planning: ACT policy report

College Readiness and Academic Preparation for Postsecondary Education

“…For first-generation urban college students, there must be an ongoing process of information dissemination about college throughout their education for both the students and their families (Wimberly & Noeth, 2004). The findings in this study indicated that all of the participants, most of whom were excellent students in high school, encountered challenges of varying degrees in college.…”

“…The first difference is that prospective first-generation students face the task of applying to colleges without assistance from their parents because most of their parents have no knowledge of the process (Choy, 2001;Wimberly & Noeth, 2004). The second difference is that the college preparation, during high school, is more useful for first-generation students.…”

“…There are few studies (ACT, 2005;Choy, 2001;Wimberly & Noeth, 2004) that provide meaningful information to school educational professionals (i.e., school counselor, teachers, principals, college professionals, etc.) and policymakers to better prepare these students for college success.…”

College readiness begins in middle school: ACT policy report

“…Parents can support and motivate students to complete rigorous high school courses and succeed in college (Leitman, Binns, & Unni, 1995; National Commission on the High School Senior Year, 2001; Wimberly & Noeth, 2004). Parents who have timely information about educational planning increase their students' school success, facilitate their college planning, and increase the likelihood that their children will attend college (College Board, 1999;McDonough, 1997).…”

Creating Opportunities for College Access: Examining a School Model Designed to Prepare Students of Color for College

“…However, due to racialized policies and practices, which have disproportionately affected educational attainment within families and communities of color, many students of color have personal networks without the expertise or resources to share detailed and specific advice for students' college plans (Freeman, 1997;González, Stone & Jovel, 2003;Levine & Nidiffer, 1996;Noeth & Wimberly, 2002;O'Connor, 2000). For instance, parents of color are noted supporters of their children's educational aspirations, but parents who have not attended college have difficulty sharing specific advice for college planning and often rely on schools to provide support for their children's college plans (Auerbach, 2002;McDonough, 1997;O'Connor, 2000;Wimberly & Noeth, 2004).…”