Advising for College Success: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

The College Completion Network conducted a systematic review of the research on advising strategies that support college completion. Several key findings can inform policy and practice: Holistic and comprehensive interventions that combine multiple components to meet student needs improve student ou...

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Published inCollege Completion Network
Main Authors Feygin, Amy, Miller, Trey, Bettinger, Eric, Dell, Madison
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published College Completion Network 01.12.2022
Subjects
Academic Advising
College Students
Communities of Practice
Comprehensive Programs
Computer Mediated Communication
Educational Attainment
Educational Policy
Educational Practices
First Year Seminars
Holistic Approach
Intervention
Literature Reviews
Mentors
Outcomes of Education
Program Effectiveness
Student College Relationship
Success
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Summary:The College Completion Network conducted a systematic review of the research on advising strategies that support college completion. Several key findings can inform policy and practice: Holistic and comprehensive interventions that combine multiple components to meet student needs improve student outcomes. These types of interventions provide students with a comprehensive suite of advising, student services, academic support, and financial aid. Rigorous studies have consistently found long-term, positive effects on student outcomes. Proactive communication with sustained follow-up that spans a student's trajectory through college improves student outcomes. The review found that students benefit when colleges communicate proactively, pair outreach with consistent follow-up, and provide incentives for students to respond. Informational interventions, such as those delivered via text messaging or email campaigns, should provide targeted and actionable information with clear next steps. Student success can be bolstered when colleges provide a robust set of nonacademic supports through comprehensive case management. Now more than ever, college students require a range of nonacademic supports to ensure their success in college. Colleges can partner with case management organizations to connect students with mental health supports, childcare, transportation assistance, and access to food and other basic needs. As new evidence merges, practitioners can learn about the most effective approaches to providing nonacademic supports. [For "Advising for College Success: A Systematic Review of the Evidence. Appendix C," see ED626639. For "Advising for College Success: Policies, Practices, and Programs That Support Students on the Path to College Completion," see ED626635. For "Advising for College Success: Next Steps for Policymakers, Practitioners, and Researchers," see ED626636.]