The Campaign for College Opportunity, a California-based nonprofit group, released a report today that highlights 15 programs that the group says show promise in expanding access to college and improving students’ preparation so they are more likely to succeed once they get there.

“What these programs have in common is they simplify the process of going to college, they forge connections between high schools, community colleges, and universities, and they clear a path for student success,” said Abdi Soltani, the group’s executive director.