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The Princeton Review And The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Collaborate To Develop First Bilingual Roadmap To College
The Princeton Review And The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Collaborate To Develop First Bilingual Roadmap To College
Published 09-03-04
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau's National Center for Education Statistics, Hispanics have the highest high school dropout rates - 28 percent - of any major racial or ethnic group (ages 16 to 24). In addition to the lack of financial resources, many Latinos lack the necessary information on student aid and college preparedness. While 44 percent of non-Hispanic White parents said that they did not have enough information about paying for college, 62 percent of Hispanic parents felt that way.
"We want to make sure that Spanish-speaking parents have access to the same information that English-speaking parents have," commented Young Shin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of The Princeton Review's Admissions Services Division. "It's one piece of our overall outreach effort to serve diverse audiences."
Each year, The Princeton Review distributes more than 400,000 English-language Roadmaps to College to high school students nationwide. This year, The Hispanic Scholarship Fund and The Princeton Review will distribute an additional 200,000 of the bilingual version to students and families across the nation through outreach activities aimed at integrating Latino families into the college-going process. Features of the Roadmap include changes to the SAT, tips on using the Internet in the college admissions process, and researching what college admissions officers look for in prospective students.
Over the past two years, The Princeton Review Foundation has worked with HSF to provide speakers and materials for the organization's outreach and service efforts to the Hispanic community. The Princeton Review has also worked with the Clinton Foundation, to provide a CD for Hispanic families about paying for college.
"Latino families often do not have access to information on preparing and paying for college. We must change the trend and ensure that more Hispanics know what is required for them to attend college and graduate," said Sara Martinez Tucker, president and chief executive officer of HSF. "Partnering with The Princeton Review to develop a bilingual roadmap detailing the college admissions and financial aid process is consistent with HSF's student-centric approach to equip Latino families and students with what they need to close the achievement gap we as Latinos face."
About the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) was founded in 1975 with a vision to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. During its 29-year history, HSF has awarded more than 68,000 scholarships in excess of $144 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who have attended more than 1,700 colleges and universities. For more information visit www.hsf.net.
About The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com)
The Princeton Review (Nasdaq: REVU) is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, The Princeton Review offers classroom and online test preparation, as well as private tutoring, to help students improve their scores on college and graduate school admissions tests. The company's free website, www.PrincetonReview.com, helps over half of university-bound students research, apply to, prepare for, and learn how to pay for their higher education, and helps hundreds of colleges and universities streamline their admissions and recruiting activities. In addition, The Princeton Review works with school districts around the U.S. to measurably strengthen students' academic skills by connecting ongoing assessment with professional development and instruction and by providing districts with college and career resources for both students and guidance counselors. The Princeton Review also authors more than 190 print and software titles on test preparation; college and graduate school selection and admissions; and related topics.
