https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/04/04/new_research_points_to_a_summer_melt_issue_for_low_income_students#sthash.vaaXS5Eh.rtZmJgbJ.dpbs
We're used to hearing about 'summer melt' in reference to the way students lose learning momentum after they have been away from school for the summer. This article from Inside Higher Ed describes another level of summer melt--that of students who are accepted into college but ultimately lose momentum in following through with enrollment. There are ways to prevent this summer melt between high school graduation and higher education, and it seems that a student's social network--particularly parents and friends--plays a key role in helping the situation. Please follow the link to learn more!
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