• In 2006, over 3 million students graduated from high school in the United States. More that 60% of students that graduated applied and enrolled in postsecondary education.
  • More than 16 million students are enrolled in college, an all time high.
  • High school graduates and college enrollments are expected to increase until at least 2014.
  • In 2006, 73% of college reported receiving more applications that they did in 2005.
  • Research indicates that parental involvement is crucial in any effort to improve achievement and increase access to postsecondary education within school.
  • Only 53% of schools that require a written postsecondary plan require parents to review and acknowledge their children’s postsecondary plan.
  • The average public school counselor spends only 25% of their time engaged in college counseling.

 



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