A study was made of the characteristics of the 1,169 students from poverty areas in New York City who in September 1968 entered the Search for Education Elevation and Knowledge Program. Of the entrants nearly one-third enrolled at University Center, approximately one-fourth at Brooklyn College, and almost one-fifth at City College. Hunter, Lehman,…

Research findings are presented on five and one-half years operation of a special college program for disadvantaged students (mainly black and Puerto Rican), with remediation, counseling, tutoring, and stipends as principal supportive services. Initially very selective, the program subsequently reduced academic admission standards; most recent…