Evaluating the Effectiveness of a College Preparation Course for Hispanic High School Students

Authors

Dayan Bernal, Brigham Young University
Dr. Thomas E. Lyon, Brigham Young University

Keywords

college preparation, Hispanic high school, higher education

College

Humanities

Department

Spanish and Portuguese

Abstract

This thesis examines the effectiveness of a college preparation course for Hispanic students at Provo High School. Studies indicate that the majority of Hispanic students in the United States are not enrolled in postsecondary institutions. As a result, their education is discontinued after high school. This does not imply that the majority of Hispanic students do not desire to pursue a postsecondary degree; instead it indicates the scarcity and lack of initiatives and outreach programs that steer Hispanic students toward a higher education. Therefore, additional initiatives and outreach programs are required to promote higher college enrollment rates among Hispanic students.

Recommended Citation

Bernal, Dayan and Lyon, Dr. Thomas E. (2013) "Evaluating the Effectiveness of a College Preparation Course for Hispanic High School Students," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 982.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/982