Peer mentoring is a popular tool utilized by postsecondary institutions to support at-promise students (see definition below) as they navigate the transition to college.
Peer mentoring pairs student mentors with similarly aged mentees during their transition to college for the purpose of information sharing, academic/career path strategizing, social support, and assistance navigating postsecondary learning environments.
We have developed a number of briefs focused on issues related to the success of at-promise students in higher education. In each brief, we provide key takeaways based on the evidence from our study, make recommendations for practice, and offer questions to guide efforts on other campuses.