Interventions for Postsecondary Success for Low-Income and High-Potential Students: A Systematic Review. Issue 2 (May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Renbarger, Rachel; Long, Kody
• Is Part Of: Journal of advanced academics. Volume 30:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 178
• Page End: 202
• Publication Date: 2019-05
• Subjects: low-income -- high achieving students -- educational equity -- college access -- systematic review; Academic achievement -- Periodicals; Gifted children -- Education (Secondary) -- United States -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 371.95
• DOI: 10.1177/1932202X19828744
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1932-202X

Abstract

Research indicates that high-potential students from low-income backgrounds have decreased educational attainment and success in college compared with their higher income peers. The purpose of this review is to synthesize the interventions that support postsecondary success for this group. Using a systematic review protocol, we identified five categories of support for these students: a summer intervention, advanced coursework, financial aid, college information, and a program that provides year-round supports. Findings suggest these programs differentially help certain groups, but can provide support in accessing college, persisting and attaining degrees, and helping with noncognitive supports such as peer support.