In this course, students will embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment in their college search process. They will learn to advocate for their needs as learners, create a well-informed college shortlist, track their college search progress, and utilize all available resources effectively. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to reflect on their motivations and priorities as they navigate the exciting but often challenging path to higher education.
Check out our recommended reading list here, to be updated throughout the journey.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 25 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Cutthroat Candidacy to Choice Colleges6
- Personal Statements6
- Funding your Education8
- Supplemental Essays2
- Becoming a Changemaker with Alex Budak9
- 6.0Making Change: Leading from Where You Are
- 6.1Q&A Workshop
- 6.2Changemaking: The Ability to Welcome Failure
- 6.3The Word Changemaker and Failure10 Minutes5 Questions
- 6.4Changemaking: Microleadership and Leading by Influence
- 6.5Microleadership and Resilience10 Minutes6 Questions
- 6.6Changemaker Impact Equation
- 6.7Changemaker Impact Equation10 Minutes3 Questions
- 6.9Nuggets from Alex Budak and Changemaker Canvas
Requirements
- 1. College List (High Schoolers only)
- 2. Edited Statements: a. Personal Statement (High Schoolers) b. Scholarship or Writing Contest Essay (College students)
- 3. Pass Funding your Education Quiz
- 4. Pass Time Management & Independent Living Quiz
- 5. Complete asynchronous sections and attend live events