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Taylor, and Gregory K. Tanaka  \nWith a public school student-to-counselor ratio that has surpassed 400 to 1 nationally for the past 30 years (American School Counselor Association, 2020), afterschool programs play a vital role in bridging disparities in college access.  \nEach year the federal government awards college access initiatives—collectively called TRIO programs—more than $1 billion in funding; this figure does not include the private capital that college access and success programs receive from universities, nonprofit organizations, and foundations (Congressional Research Service, 2020; Gándara & Bial, 2001) . College access and success programs, which typically take place during out-of-school time, range widely in their size, target demographics, and services offered. Traditionally, services include guidance through the college admission and financial  \naid application process, college and career counseling, academic tutoring, and test preparation (Gándara & Bial, 2001; Koo et al. , 2022) .  \nAlthough concerted funding and energy have been dedicated to college access programs, the field suffers from a significant research and practice gap (RowanKenyon et al. , 2018) . Studies have demonstrated that TRIO programs increase college matriculation rates, but little is known about the mechanisms that drive their success; even less is known about the effectiveness of community-based college access  \nHELEN CHIU joined MAPS 4 College as a high school sophomore in 2010. She studied sociology at the University of Chicago and earned an EdM from Harvard. She now leads MAPS as its executive director.  \nSARAI KOO, PhD, is the CEO and founder of MAPS 4 College and the facilitator of its student-led college access program.  \nGEORGE D. TAYLOR, EdD, was on the board of directors of MAPS 4 College.  \nGREGORY K. TANAKA, PhD, was a professor and advisor to Dr. Koo in 2005 during her graduate studies.  \nprograms, despite their prevalence (Harvill et al., 2012; Rowan-Kenyon et al. , 2018) . This paper shows how a student-led college access program implemented by a community-based nonprofit served as an effective mechanism for preparing first-generation students for college success.  \nemphasizes academic preparation for college. Eligible organizations such as nonprofits or institutions of higher education can apply for grants to implement Upward Bound projects in their communities, with the condition that grantees “provide instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign language” (U.S. Department of Education, n.d.b) . In  \nCollege Access Among First- contrast, GEAR UP centers on increasing college  \nGeneration Students attendance among low-income students at high  \nThe National Center for Education Statistics attributes poverty middle and high schools (U.S. Department of first-generation status to students whose parents did Education, n.d.a). In both programs, exactly how these not receive any postsecondary education (Cataldi et services are delivered is determined by grantees and al. , 2018) . Compared to their continuing-generation partners.  \npeers, first-generation students Non-federal initiatives  \nare more likely to demonstrate risk are similarly diverse in their  \nfactowithrscoltlhat correlaege dropoutterposatestisvuelych Six years after matriculating p(rNogramational Asscsoopeciatioannfdor Cfoollceugseas enrolling in college part- at college, only 56 percent of Admission Counseling, n.d.) . time, attending two-year or for- first-generation students They include university initiatives profit institutions, and working either have graduated or like the University of Southern during their studies (Choy, 2002; remain enrolled, whereas the California (USC) Advising Corps, PoInststisecotute,ndar202y1; NPratattionalet al . , P20olic19y) same statistic is 75 percent whicwithh hipaghirsscrheceoolntstugdraduentsatetso First","cbCaibECLPEoZpCn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibECLPEoZpCn","pdf",185442,11,"English","# College access through youth-led afterschool programming\n## Overview of TRIO programs and funding\n## Research and practice gap in effectiveness\n## First-generation student outcomes and definitions\n## Traditional and non-federal college access initiatives\n## Mechanisms: student-led community-based program","[{\"question\":\"What role do afterschool programs play in college access?\",\"answer\":\"They help bridge disparities in college access, with support aimed at improving preparation, guidance, and persistence for students who are typically underrepresented in higher education.\"},{\"question\":\"What are TRIO programs and how are they funded?\",\"answer\":\"TRIO programs are college access initiatives funded by the federal government with more than $1 billion annually, alongside additional support from universities, nonprofits, and foundations.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the text argue there is a gap in research and practice?\",\"answer\":\"Despite dedicated funding, the field has a significant research and practice gap, especially regarding the mechanisms that drive TRIO program success and the effectiveness of community-based models.\"}]","College Access Through Youth-Led Afterschool Programming | PDF",1792071383,28]