Low-Income Students to Overcome 'Aristocracy' of Higher Ed
Clip: 9/9/2013 | 10m 34s
Opening the Door for Low-Income Students to Overcome 'Aristocracy' of Higher Ed
For kids who grew up poor or without higher education role models, the idea of attending one of the best colleges in the country isn't just a dream -- the goal may not have ever occurred to them. Jeffrey Brown looks in on a program that gives select high school seniors the guidance and tools to dream big.
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Low-Income Students to Overcome 'Aristocracy' of Higher Ed
Clip: 9/9/2013 | 10m 34s
For kids who grew up poor or without higher education role models, the idea of attending one of the best colleges in the country isn't just a dream -- the goal may not have ever occurred to them. Jeffrey Brown looks in on a program that gives select high school seniors the guidance and tools to dream big.
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