OUR VISION
A future where all students have access to a successful, affordable, and transformative college experience.
OUR MISSION
The Coalition for College…
Inspires students to see college in their future
Supports students through a search and enrollment process that best positions them for college success
Is strongly committed to working with students from communities that are marginalized and underrepresented in higher education
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Challenge inequities.
Foster inclusivity.
Empower students.
WHAT WE DO
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CONNECT
students with information, tools, and other resources that enable them to attend a college that matches their academic, financial, and social needs.
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DELIVER
student-centered technologies that make the college search, application and enrollment process more effective and less stressful.
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STRENGTHEN
collaboration between students, colleges and universities, school counselors, and other student supporters.
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DISMANTLE
barriers to applying and enrolling in college.
CURRENT STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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Grow the number of historically underrepresented students applying to college.
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Increase efforts to engage students in early college planning, ensuring they’re connected to trusted information, easy-to-use tools, and a network of supporters.
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Accelerate and encourage the adoption of equitable and inclusive college admissions practices across higher education.
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Strengthen collaboration among higher education institutions, non-profits, and businesses seeking to support underserved students’ success in college and beyond
WHO WE ARE
The Coalition
is made up of over 170 institutions of higher education that are fully aligned with the vision and mission of the Coalition. These institutions have demonstrated their commitment to access, affordability, academic outcomes, and student success, and are leaders in actively building supportive environments that foster a sense of belonging for all students.
