The Theoretical Framework that shapes OUR Philosophy According to McClafferty, McDonough and Nunez (2002), a College-Going culture consists of the following nine principles; college talk, clear expectations, information and resources, comprehensive counseling, testing and curriculum, mentor involvement , family involvement, college partnerships, and articulation. OUR College Talk Students and parents will gain the skills to discuss college and careers in depth, well before stepping foot on a college campus. We provide students and parents with the tools to have clear, and ongoing communication about college to set the stage for a College-Going culture. In addition, Stellar Scholar encourages your student to join our College Readiness class. OUR Expectations Stellar Scholar stresse