Does Virtual Advising Increase College Enrollment? Evidence from a Random-Assignment College Access Field Experiment
研究评估了两种虚拟大学咨询项目，发现学生感到更受支持且申请范围更广，但未被录取或入学率未提高，表明低强度项目效果有限。
Although in-person college access programs can be effective, less is known about whether low-cost and scalable virtual interventions can achieve the same benefits. We evaluate two variants of a virtual college counseling program. Students randomly assigned to the program felt more supported applying to college and applied more broadly to four-year colleges, but were not more likely to be accepted or enroll. We analyze rich and extensive survey data to explore mechanisms and why the program did not improve college enrollment. We conclude that low-intensity programs may work for some students, but many probably need in-person and intensive help.