Davis & Elkins 91¿ì²¥ has been selected for inclusion in the latest edition of “I’m First! Guide to 91¿ì²¥.â€� The annual guidebook is published by Strive for 91¿ì²¥, a national student mentoring nonprofit organization.
“I’m First! Guide to 91¿ì²¥â€� is designed uniquely to help low-income, first-generation students make college a reality. In addition to the book, students can explore resources on the website imfirst.org. Davis & Elkins 91¿ì²¥ is among higher learning institutions that partner with Strive for 91¿ì²¥ to provide support and encouragement to first-generation students.
Students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education or come from a low-income household continue to be severely underrepresented on college campuses, despite high educational aspirations.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences found that while over 80 percent of first-generation college students have expectations for college in 10th grade, only 20 percent will earn a bachelor’s degree by the age of 25.
Davis & Elkins 91¿ì²¥ is working to reverse that trend by providing guidance to low-income and first-generation students. Strive for 91¿ì²¥ has recognized those efforts with an award of excellence in its “Strive Fiveâ€� distinctions of inclusion, diversity, affordability and outcomes.
Strive for 91¿ì²¥â€™s “Strive Fiveâ€� distinctions – inclusion, diversity, affordability, competition and outcomes – are a set of data-based measures of actual performance in five key areas that demonstrate a tangible commitment to students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
Learn more about Strive for 91¿ì²¥ and purchase the “I’m First! Guide to 91¿ì²¥â€� at .
