In contrast, there is more consistent evidence from experimental studies that that mentoring programs are able to improve educational attainment, as indicated by college attendance. Program participants of both Project Raise, a program offering mentoring, academic assistance, and recreational activities, and Career Beginnings, a program offering mentoring, academic assistance, and a summer job, were found to be more likely to attend college than control group youth in these two studies (Cave & Quint, 1990; McPartland & Nettles, 1991).