U.S. Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware

U.S. Senators Introduce Resolution Designating November as National College Application Month

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution in the Senate designating November as National College Application Month. The bipartisan resolution encourages students to focus on their options for pursuing higher education and commends the parents, educators, and mentors who guide them through the process.

The Importance of Higher Education

1. The resolution highlights the significance of higher education in providing opportunities for students.
2. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate of recent high school graduates not enrolled in college was 18.3 percent in 2022, nearly five times higher than the overall unemployment rate of the United States.

Statements from Senators Coons and Scott

• Senator Coons emphasized the benefits of college, stating that it expands one’s worldview, challenges individuals, and invests in their future.
• Senator Scott expressed his belief that education is essential for creating a future of limitless possibilities for students from all backgrounds.

Bipartisan Support

• The resolution is also cosponsored by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Angus King (I-Maine), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).

Promoting Access to College Education

Janet Godwin, CEO of ACT, commended the leadership of Senators Coons and Scott and the U.S. Senate for recognizing the importance of every student having the opportunity to fulfill their potential and graduate from high school ready for education and workplace success. She emphasized the need to help more students find a path to and through college, especially those from low-income families and those who are the first in their families to attend college. ACT’s American College Application Campaign works each year to support all high school seniors, particularly those who are systemically underserved, in applying to at least one college.

Read the “November as National College Application Month” resolution here.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article

1. SDG 4: Quality Education

   • Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
   • Indicator: The article highlights the importance of pursuing higher education to increase employment opportunities for recent high school graduates.

2. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

   • Target 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training.
   • Indicator: The article mentions the high unemployment rate of recent high school graduates who are not enrolled in college.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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Source: coons.senate.gov

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