‘Fellow’ Stories

Students from low-income backgrounds obtain college degrees at a much lower rate than students from high-income backgrounds. Schools can help close the degree divide by centering college and career readiness for all high school students.

Eric Solorio Academy High School in Chicago partners with OneGoal to bring our curriculum, training, and resources to students pursuing postsecondary pathways. 25 of the 26 OneGoal Year Two class of 2022 seniors enrolled in their chosen postsecondary path.

When Sana joined OneGoal, she found the community she didn’t know she needed.

OneGoal is piloting new partnerships to expand access to high-quality postsecondary opportunities for OneGoal Fellows and providing them with the timely and relevant support they need to complete their journeys in higher education.

For some students, a two-year pathway is exactly the right opportunity based on financial, academic, and personal match.

OneGoal Director of Program Learning gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at her research process. Our most recent study looks at what root causes prevent students from completing their degrees. Daranee explains the intention behind the study, the challenges of conducting qualitative research with OneGoal alums, and how the research process and subsequent findings are informing program innovations.