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Compass to college along a path to purpose

Compass to college along a path to purpose. Marci Reichelstein Certified College Admissions Advisor www.compasstocollege.org. Marci Reichelstein. Experience in college admissions Stanford University Northwestern University University of Virginia Professionalism

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Compass to college along a path to purpose

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  1. Compass to college along a path to purpose Marci Reichelstein Certified College Admissions Advisor www.compasstocollege.org

  2. Marci Reichelstein Experience in college admissions • Stanford University • Northwestern University • University of Virginia Professionalism • Certification in College Admissions Counseling, with Distinction, UCLA • Member, Western Association for College Admission Counseling Education • MBA, Northwestern University • BA Psychology, with Distinction, University of Virginia Career depth & breadth • 25 year career in high tech strategy & marketing + international • Banking, federal government, management consulting

  3. College Admissions Reality Check

  4. U.S. Colleges TOTALS 4,400 Institutions 18 Million Students

  5. Cost of Attendance 12,500 12,500 3,000 3,000 31,000

  6. Time to graduate • UC System • - 52% in 4 years (65% UCB) • 77% in 5 years • 80% in 6 years (95% UCB) Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA, 2011 www.cpec.ca.gov Resource: DIPLOMAS AND DROPOUTS Which Colleges Actually Graduate Their Students (and Which Don’t) http://www.gatesfoundation.org/learning/Documents/diplomas-dropouts-report.pdf

  7. Funnel of Selectivity Over 50% Admitted. 26% to 50% Admitted. 13% to 25% Admitted.

  8. Admission Criteria Percentage of colleges attributing CONSIDERABLE IMPORTANCE tothese factors in the ADMISSION DECISION

  9. 1. Grades – Class Rank Decile Weighted Unweighted

  10. School Report

  11. 2. Strength of Curriculum Math Pathways Fresh Soph Junior Senior

  12. 3. Admission Tests • Invest in preparation! • PSAT – path to National Merit statusOnly fall of junior year counts • SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, AP, IB Focus in classroom has resulted in disengagement, inflexible curricula, and decreased creativity.

  13. Path To Purpose

  14. Build connection between…

  15. What can I devote my life to? • Who are you really? • Connect that to study & work you really love • Successful, fulfilled people engage heart & mind in this endeavor • The “connected” are sources of great ideas • They are committed, they find their calling

  16. How students learn what they love? • School, study • Clubs, teams, competitions • Performance arts, publications • Service-learning opportunities • Work • Self-initiatives, research, explorations • Summer programs • Gap year

  17. How purpose develops Stanford University William Damon Character & Purpose Rod Kramer Lives of Consequence • Observations of purposeful people • Discussion: Why people do things. • Revelation: Something should be done! • Feeling: “I can make a difference”. • Social Support: family, mentor, resources

  18. Role of Parent • Share your stories; obstacles, solutions • Message: things you do matter • Watching for a spark – really listen • Providing knowledge, social capital • Encourage “practical idealism”

  19. Unique accomplishments • Build self-confidence, self-worth • Seed boot strap resourcefulness • Higher sense of dedication, energy, resilience • Out-of-school-box initiative loved by colleges

  20. The First Leg Get to know your guidance counselor Get tutors if needed. YES THESE GRADES COUNT! Start researching colleges. JUNIOR FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE Take most challenging classes you can handle. Identify 2 teachers for academic references.

  21. The First Leg Start a tangible engagement to explore interests and deepen involvement. Join interesting activities SOPHOMORE JUNIOR FRESHMAN Reflect on your interests, strengths, weaknesses • Start a unique initiative EARLY. • Leadership • Creativity • Unique interests Take interest skills assessment

  22. The Last Leg ESS AYS College Applications Parent Brag Sheet Campus Visits Finals Accomplishments College Targets Spring junior year Fall senior year Summer College Essays College Packets Teacher Recommendations Test Prep Finals

  23. Unique Initiatives

  24. Initiatives come in all types Immersion Work Study Internship Service Exploration Research

  25. Teen Council • Start first ever teen council for local non-profit. • Grow it to include 25 high schools, 1,000 students. • Create the tool kit to serve as national model. • Plant seeds of hope and pride.

  26. Green Teen Survey • Create an online survey. • Learn how government can influence teen’s to be good stewards of the earth. • Do statistical analysis, present results. • Inspire a new generation to care.

  27. Anime Exhibit • Develop a proposal for a JapaneseAmerican museum exhibit. • Lead your high school team to create anime cartoons and research its history. • Take this traveling exhibit around America. • Nurture “Nikkei’s” deeper interest in their heritage.

  28. Astrobiology Class • Long for a better picture of our heavens and explore the unknown. • Find a mentor at theCarl Sagan Ctr. for the Study of Life in the Universe. • Develop a research project on Planetary Detection. • Formulate a class on Astrobiogeochemistry (!) and teach it at your high school!

  29. Fund Educ. in Africa • Travel to Africa. Meet students that can’t pay for school. • Start a person-to-person funding website. • Win a Sparkseed grant to carry on. Later win the Clinton Global Initiative Outstanding Commitment Award for $12k in grant funding. • In 5 years, expand to 10 countries. Deliver $50K in School Funding. While you’re in college!

  30. Research Gain hands-on experience working alongside university professors in the field, lab and library .

  31. Religion & Culture Live with Buddhists, Hindi and Sikhs while learning about their religions.

  32. Study at Sea Leadership Oceanography Marine Biology Marine Engineering Seamanship Scuba Certification Sailing Certification

  33. Colleges ask… How will you stand out from the vast pool of other similarly qualified candidates and uniquely contribute to the school’s community?

  34. How can I help them connect who they are with what they love. Ask yourself… How can I help my student build greater self-knowledge & confidence.

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