Why Go to College? School Counselor Perceptions of the Benefits of College Attendance
April 10, 2025
School counselors have critical roles in enhancing college readiness, providing college admissions counseling, and fostering a college going culture in their schools. In fulfilling these roles, school counselors must answer the “Why go to college” question.
The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine school counselors’ beliefs about the major benefits associated with college attendance. Study findings indicated school counselors focused on students’ individual benefits rather than broader societal impacts associated with college attendance. Participants identified four salient categories of benefits associated with college attendance, including career preparation, financial gains, knowledge expansion, and personal growth and development.
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