Characteristics of Effective Postsecondary Advising: How Often to Meet and What to Focus On

Authors

Grace Pai, CUNY Queens CollegeFollow
Melissa De Feo, New York City Department of EducationFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2023

Abstract

Using data from a senior exit survey administered at public high schools in New York City, this study explores the relationship between quantity and quality of postsecondary advisement, parental/guardian involvement in postsecondary planning, and students’ likelihood of exiting high school with a full-time college plan. Results show receiving help in completing college applications, along with talking to a counselor and parents/guardians at least 3 times in their senior year, to be salient predictors of college-going.