Student Services Program Review-Spring 2010 - Shasta College

Table 2: Outcome Data for 2009-2010Objective Activities OutcomesIn anticipation of taking the SAT/ACTstudents are encouraged to take the PSAT.GEAR UP pays for the fees to take this test.7. The percentage of students who register for,take, and score on the SAT/ACT at competitivelevels for admission to postsecondary institutionswill increase by 10% each project year for cohortjuniors and seniors.2008-200921% of our sophomores tookthe PSAT.1.5 % of our freshman took thePSAT.2009-201020% of our juniors took thePSAT.28% of our sophomores tookthe PSAT.This will be the first year fordata for the SAT/ACT8. GEAR UP student awareness and knowledgeof academic preparation for college,postsecondary education options and financingand education aspirations/expectations willincrease 10% each project year.Baseline: 20066 th Grade: 15% have spoken to someone aboutcollege; 14% about Financial Aid7 th Grade: 19% have spoken to someone aboutcollege; 13% about Financial Aid60% of 6 th and 7 th graders expect to earn a4-year degree or higher; 20% think they candefinitely afford to attend a 4-year college.Activities include college campus visits, fieldtrips, summer programs, individual andgroup counseling, career exploration,workshops on financial aid, guest speakers,newsletters, Higher Education Centers withat least one full time counselor/coordinatoron each campus.2009 Survey Results with + or- % from 2008 and baselinedata.9 th Grade:87% have spoken to someoneabout college, +18.3%, +72%.73% have spoken to someoneabout Financial Aid, +22.8%,+59%.10 th Grade:90% have spoken to someoneabout college; +14.8%, +71%.70% have spoken to someoneabout Financial Aid, +25%,+57%.- 300 -