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Best Fit Colleges
GRADUATION
RATE >58%
One of our core responsibilities is to identify a college that is
right for each student. A Best Fit college has a strong track
record of success for low-income and first-generation students,
and meets the following criteria:
1
Provides specific support and
resources for low-income and
first-generation students (i.e.,
Summer Bridge Program, Educa-
tional Opportunity Program, etc.)
* National six-year college graduation rate for all students
Source: NCES BPS Longitudinal Study, 2015
2
Offers more robust financial
aid packages, resulting in
lower debt upon graduation
3
Has a six-year graduation rate
higher than 58 percent* for all
undergraduate students
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