College Access - Foreign Language

Research shows that regardless of income level, America's young people want to go to college and recognize that postsecondary education is a key to their future.

However, despite these high aspirations, low-income and first-generation students are underrepresented on college campuses. The reasons vary, but key barriers include affordability, a lack of college-going knowledge and preparation, expectations, as well as guidance and encouragement.

This campaign encourages more low-income students and their families to take the necessary steps toward postsecondary education, with effective support from parents and adult influencers (teachers, counselors, coaches).

To learn more about the actual steps they need to take to be prepared for, and ultimately apply to, college, audiences are directed to the campaign website www.KnowHow2GO.org or to call 800-433-3243 for a free brochure.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• psa
• ad
• council
• college
• access

[zedlav]

I am disappointed that the Ad Council would fall back on ridiculous ethnic stereotypes in order to get their message across.

[Skyabeth]

They do not speak French.

They are puppies.

[NebulaSteam]

I wish my High School offered Japanese. We only got French, Latin, and Spanish. Chinese came in around my senior year. I took French for 3 years (plus some in Middle School).

[9Lives101]

It is - when you finnally match the romanji to the katana. But, as an added bonus, you'd be able to understand your favorite animes without subtitles or dubs.

[TheCakeIsALieGxG]

Laughed so hard, especially the Spanish part- "All of these people speak it. Well, except this guy. He's German."

[humananus]

did anyone notice how the japanese language guy... is...white.

[humananus]

being japanese doesnt count.

[NamaeWaChise]

Japanese is horrendously easy!

[modellovermalloryluv]

LOL the puppies thing was funny

"except for him, he's german."

LMAO

[phmmer]

LOL!

french was hilarious.

[Lilith742007]

I have been screwed my high school only offered spanish and french *tear*