Read about the MAPS model in Perceptions of a Successful Student by Dr. Sarai Koo

Peer-Reviewed Research Articles

MAPS 4 College publishes research-based work to help spread knowledge in supporting students to succeed in school, college, and life.

College Access Through Youth-Led Afterschool Programming

Helen Chiu, Sarai Koo, George Taylor, Greg Tanaka, 2023

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The Effects of a Holistic College Access Camp on First-Gen Students: A Small Group Program Evaluation Using the Reliable Change Index

Sarai Koo, Helen Chiu, R. T. Busse, 2022

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Amplifying College Access Resources through a Municipal-Nonprofit Partnership

Monica Killen, Sarai Koo, Helen Chiu, Alondra Morales, 2021

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Naming and Un-Naming a Research Study "Participatory"

Sarai Koo & Jessica Nina Lester, 2014

Minority within a Minority Paradox: Asian Experiences in Latino Schools & Communities

Sarai Koo & Trisha S. Nishimura, 2013

MAPS: Perceptions of a successful student, a blog post on Supporting Student Success

Sarai Koo, 2013

Presentations & Publications

MAPS: Perceptions of a successful student, a blog post on Supporting Student SuccessSarai Koo, 2013

Life-long learning: Find the roadmap to educate yourself. National Association of College Admission Counseling, Greater LA NACAC College Fair, Pasadena, CA.

Sarai Koo, 2016

From oppression to agency: Operationalizing the rise of the agental subject in higher education. American Anthropological Association, Denver, CO.

Sarai Koo & Gregory Tanaka, 2015

MAPS College Preparatory Leadership Mentorship Program. American Anthropology Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

Sarai Koo & Helen Chiu, 2013

The 5 capitals for success. Second Annual San Gabriel Valley Youth Summit, Rosemead, CA.

Sarai Koo, 2011

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