Guiding Students Along the Opportunity Pathway Jessica Howell

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Guiding Students Along the Opportunity Pathway Jessica Howell, VP, Research Melanie Storey, SD, Policy

Guiding Students Along the Opportunity Pathway Jessica Howell, VP, Research Melanie Storey, SD, Policy April 20, 2018

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Universal SAT Simplifying the process of taking a College Entrance Exam by making it

Universal SAT Simplifying the process of taking a College Entrance Exam by making it free and universally available in school increases enrollment in fouryear colleges. Source: Hurwitz, Smith, Howell, & Niu (2014) 3

College Information Providing students with early information about colleges that might be a good

College Information Providing students with early information about colleges that might be a good fit for them kick-starts their college exploration 4

Removing Small Financial Barriers Improved College Outcomes for Low-Income Students Due to College Board

Removing Small Financial Barriers Improved College Outcomes for Low-Income Students Due to College Board Policy Change Removing small financial barriers – score sending fees and college application fees – in the college application process changes student behaviors and outcomes. Percentage Point Increase 12 10 10 pp 8 6 4 2 pp 1. 7 pp Enrolling On-Time Complete BA in Six Years 2 0 Applying Broadly Low-Income Student Outcomes Affected by CB Policy Change Source: Hurwitz, Mbekeani, Nipson, & Page (2016) 5

Colleges’ AP credit policies drive increases in degree completion rates. Percentage Point Increase in

Colleges’ AP credit policies drive increases in degree completion rates. Percentage Point Increase in Four-Year BA Completion Prior Learning Credit: AP Increase in Four-Year BA Completion Rate Due to Earning One Credit-Granting AP Score 1. 8 1. 6 pp 1. 5 pp 1. 4 1. 2 1. 1 pp 1. 0 0. 8 0. 6 0. 4 0. 2 0. 0 Calc AB Eng. Lang. & Comp. Source: Smith, Hurwitz, & Avery (2017) US Gov. Sample of AP Subjects US History 6

Prior Learning Credit: CLEP Associate's Degree Completion Rate Colleges’ CLEP credit policies increase degree

Prior Learning Credit: CLEP Associate's Degree Completion Rate Colleges’ CLEP credit policies increase degree completion rates. Increase in Associate’s Degree Completion Rate Due to Earning One Credit-Granting CLEP Score 60% 8. 6 pp 50% 40% 7. 3 pp 5. 7 pp 5. 0 pp 30% 20% 9. 1 pp 47. 4% 32. 9% 30. 7% 37. 4% 10% 0% 14. 5% Overall Military Hispanic >=25 Years Home. Schooled CLEP Subgroups Source: Boatman, Hurwitz, Lee, & Smith (2017) 7

Policies to support students to completion Integrating data and research into institutional, state and

Policies to support students to completion Integrating data and research into institutional, state and federal level policies. Fee Waivers o AP Exam Fees o SAT o PROFILE Federal o FAFSA o Completion Incentives o Repayment o Data Privacy o Appropriations State Policy o Exam Support o CLEP/AP Credit o AP Expansion 8

Statewide AP Credit Policies WA MT OR MN ID SD MI PA IA NE

Statewide AP Credit Policies WA MT OR MN ID SD MI PA IA NE NV UT IL CO CA KS AZ WV VA KY NC TN AR SC MS TX OH IN MO OK NM AK NH NY WI WY AK ME VT ND AL GA LA FL HI Note: California has both legislated (CCCS) and regulated/system (CSU) policies CT RI MA NJ DE MD Legislated Board/Regulation

Supporting students to completion Two-Year Federal Student Loan Default Rate Among Borrowers Entering Repayment

Supporting students to completion Two-Year Federal Student Loan Default Rate Among Borrowers Entering Repayment in 2011 -12, by Sector and Completion Status Borrowers who left school without a degree or certificate were nearly three times as likely to default on their loans within two years compared to those who completed their degree or certificate programs. Source: The College Board, Trends in Student Aid 2016, Figure 12 A 10

Discussion & Questions Contact Information: Jessica Howell (jhowell@collegeboard. org) Melanie Storey (mstorey@collegeboard. org)

Discussion & Questions Contact Information: Jessica Howell (jhowell@collegeboard. org) Melanie Storey (mstorey@collegeboard. org)