Helping Academically Competitve, Helping Academically Competitve, Economically Disadvantaged Economically Disadvantaged Students Students Get Into and Pay for College Get Into and Pay for College Presentation to K4 Keiretsu Forum Global
Nov 16, 2014
Helping Academically Helping Academically Competitve, Economically Competitve, Economically Disadvantaged StudentsDisadvantaged Students
Get Into and Pay for CollegeGet Into and Pay for College
Presentation to K4
Keiretsu Forum Global
Copyright © DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 2006-2008
Helping Academically Helping Academically Competitve, Economically Competitve, Economically Disadvantaged StudentsDisadvantaged Students
Get Into and Pay for CollegeGet Into and Pay for College
Presentation to K4
Keiretsu Forum Global
Copyright © DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 2006-2008
DesignWorlds for College
Frona L. KahnFrona L. KahnPresidentPresident
Ted M. Kahn, Ph.D.Ted M. Kahn, Ph.D. Chief Technology & Learning OfficerChief Technology & Learning Officer
John J. GottsmanJohn J. GottsmanBoard MemberBoard Member
DesignWorlds for Collegewww.designworlds.com/college/
DesignWorlds for College
Frona L. KahnFrona L. KahnPresidentPresident
Ted M. Kahn, Ph.D.Ted M. Kahn, Ph.D. Chief Technology & Learning OfficerChief Technology & Learning Officer
John J. GottsmanJohn J. GottsmanBoard MemberBoard Member
DesignWorlds for Collegewww.designworlds.com/college/
What and Who is DesignWorlds for College?
(DWC)
What and Who is DesignWorlds for College?
(DWC)• Division of DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc.
11 year-old, privately-held Silicon Valley company• Founding principals, Frona Kahn and Dr. Ted M. Kahn:
- Educators (60 years of combined experience)
- Award-winning innovators in design and use of educational software, digital media and the Web
- Internationally recognized leaders in applied educational & learning sciences & technology R&D
• Division of DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc.
11 year-old, privately-held Silicon Valley company• Founding principals, Frona Kahn and Dr. Ted M. Kahn:
- Educators (60 years of combined experience)
- Award-winning innovators in design and use of educational software, digital media and the Web
- Internationally recognized leaders in applied educational & learning sciences & technology R&D
DWC PrincipalsDWC Principals
• Frona L. Kahn, Co-Founder & President
• Co-founder, The Learning Company• Co-founding Board Member,
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose• B.A. and graduate study, University of California, Berkeley
Division of DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 11 year-old, privately-held Silicon Valley company• Founding principals, Frona Kahn and Dr. Ted M. Kahn:
- Educators (60 years of combined experience)
- Award-winning innovators in design and use of educational software, digital media and the Web
- Internationally recognized leaders in applied educational & learning sciences & technology R&D
• Frona L. Kahn, Co-Founder & President
• Co-founder, The Learning Company• Co-founding Board Member,
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose• B.A. and graduate study, University of California, Berkeley
Division of DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 11 year-old, privately-held Silicon Valley company• Founding principals, Frona Kahn and Dr. Ted M. Kahn:
- Educators (60 years of combined experience)
- Award-winning innovators in design and use of educational software, digital media and the Web
- Internationally recognized leaders in applied educational & learning sciences & technology R&D
DWC PrincipalsDWC Principals
• Ted M. Kahn, Ph.D.,
Chief Learning & Technology Officer• Lawrence Hall of Science (Berkeley),
Xerox PARC, Atari, Picodyne, Digital F/X, Institute for Research on Learning (IRL)• George Lucas Educational Foundation, NMC Fellow: New Media Consortium• Fellow, UCLA; Center for Science,
Technology & Society, Santa Clara University• Visiting Scholar, Media X @ Stanford• B.A., Computer Science, Ph.D. Psychology: University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Division of DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 11 year-old, privately-held Silicon Valley company• Founding principals, Frona Kahn and Dr. Ted M. Kahn:
- Educators (60 years of combined experience)
- Award-winning innovators in design and use of educational software, digital media and the Web
- Internationally recognized leaders in applied educational & learning sciences & technology R&D
• Ted M. Kahn, Ph.D.,
Chief Learning & Technology Officer• Lawrence Hall of Science (Berkeley),
Xerox PARC, Atari, Picodyne, Digital F/X, Institute for Research on Learning (IRL)• George Lucas Educational Foundation, NMC Fellow: New Media Consortium• Fellow, UCLA; Center for Science,
Technology & Society, Santa Clara University• Visiting Scholar, Media X @ Stanford• B.A., Computer Science, Ph.D. Psychology: University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Division of DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 11 year-old, privately-held Silicon Valley company• Founding principals, Frona Kahn and Dr. Ted M. Kahn:
- Educators (60 years of combined experience)
- Award-winning innovators in design and use of educational software, digital media and the Web
- Internationally recognized leaders in applied educational & learning sciences & technology R&D
DWC PrincipalsDWC Principals
• John (Jack) Gottsman, Co-Founder & Board Member
• Co-Founder & CEO of WICAT Educational Systems and Academic Systems
• Silicon Valley Band of Angels Investor• Chairman, World Future Society• Chair, Silicon Valley: The Millenium
Project• B.S. and graduate study, Villanova University
Division of DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 11 year-old, privately-held Silicon Valley company• Founding principals, Frona Kahn and Dr. Ted M. Kahn:
- Educators (60 years of combined experience)
- Award-winning innovators in design and use of educational software, digital media and the Web
- Internationally recognized leaders in applied educational & learning sciences & technology R&D
• John (Jack) Gottsman, Co-Founder & Board Member
• Co-Founder & CEO of WICAT Educational Systems and Academic Systems
• Silicon Valley Band of Angels Investor• Chairman, World Future Society• Chair, Silicon Valley: The Millenium
Project• B.S. and graduate study, Villanova University
Division of DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 11 year-old, privately-held Silicon Valley company• Founding principals, Frona Kahn and Dr. Ted M. Kahn:
- Educators (60 years of combined experience)
- Award-winning innovators in design and use of educational software, digital media and the Web
- Internationally recognized leaders in applied educational & learning sciences & technology R&D
EmpowermentEmpowerment
How you can be an informed and confident college
applicant
How you can be an informed and confident college
applicant
Trends in College Admissions
Trends in College Admissions
• Ivies are still exclusive• International student competition growing• Gap Year —many private colleges now encourage this• Small Private Liberal arts colleges want more male applicants• Midwest colleges want California students
• Ivies are still exclusive• International student competition growing• Gap Year —many private colleges now encourage this• Small Private Liberal arts colleges want more male applicants• Midwest colleges want California students
Challenges faced by Today’s High School Students
Challenges faced by Today’s High School Students
Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records
New York TimesBy Karen W. Arenson (January 17, 2008)
“Applications to selective colleges and universities are reaching new heights this year, promising another season of high
rejection rates and dashed hopes for many more students.”
Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records
New York TimesBy Karen W. Arenson (January 17, 2008)
“Applications to selective colleges and universities are reaching new heights this year, promising another season of high
rejection rates and dashed hopes for many more students.”
College Entry Challenges Faced by High School Students
College Entry Challenges Faced by High School Students
• Increased competition for fewer spaces in UC’s & State Universities + higher demand for private colleges/universities
• Students lack clarity of their own interests and/or knowledge of what colleges meet their interests
• Applying for college in 2009 is different than it was
in 70’s and 80’s (parents)• Leadership, internships and community
service are key differentiators• CA Public High Schools—Students:Counselor >
600:1
• Increased competition for fewer spaces in UC’s & State Universities + higher demand for private colleges/universities
• Students lack clarity of their own interests and/or knowledge of what colleges meet their interests
• Applying for college in 2009 is different than it was
in 70’s and 80’s (parents)• Leadership, internships and community
service are key differentiators• CA Public High Schools—Students:Counselor >
600:1
UC Admission StatisticsFreshman Admission Profile
Fall 2008
UC Admission StatisticsFreshman Admission Profile
Fall 2008 UC Berkeley (Average weighted GPA/ admission: 4.17) 23.1%: 10,000 admitted/44,000 applied
UCLA (Average weighted GPA/admission 4.14)23.3%: 11,820 admitted/50,000 applied
UCSB (Average weighted GPA/admission 3.91)54.2% - 22,000 admitted/41,000 applied
UC Berkeley (Average weighted GPA/ admission: 4.17) 23.1%: 10,000 admitted/44,000 applied
UCLA (Average weighted GPA/admission 4.14)23.3%: 11,820 admitted/50,000 applied
UCSB (Average weighted GPA/admission 3.91)54.2% - 22,000 admitted/41,000 applied
UC Counselor Conference 9/13/08
Breaking News
UC Counselor Conference 9/13/08
Breaking News
• State Budget crisis for higher education• Apply broadly• Impacted majors--UCSD Engineering and all 6 majors in Division of Biology• ELC—top 4% of CA high school seniors guaranteed admission for 2008 at SOME UC’s
• State Budget crisis for higher education• Apply broadly• Impacted majors--UCSD Engineering and all 6 majors in Division of Biology• ELC—top 4% of CA high school seniors guaranteed admission for 2008 at SOME UC’s
Parts of a UC college application:
A “snapshot” of your student
Parts of a UC college application:
A “snapshot” of your studentGPA
SAT/ACT2 Essays
Activities & Summer Work/ Experience
AwardsHonors
Emphasis on Leadership & Authentic Community Service
GPASAT/ACT2 Essays
Activities & Summer Work/ Experience
AwardsHonors
Emphasis on Leadership & Authentic Community Service
Common Application:Many private schoolsCommon Application:Many private schools
Teacher RecommendationsTeacher Recommendations
This is an art !This is an art !
“Is there hope if your GPA and SAT’s are not perfect?“Is there hope if your GPA and SAT’s are not perfect?
YES !YES !
• We know how to help students expand their talents and interests.• We know how to position students on their applications so they will get accepted. • And, our students have gotten into UC Berkeley, UCLA, and many excellent private colleges without perfect scores and SAT tests.
YES !YES !
• We know how to help students expand their talents and interests.• We know how to position students on their applications so they will get accepted. • And, our students have gotten into UC Berkeley, UCLA, and many excellent private colleges without perfect scores and SAT tests.
Authentic Community Service
How it helps your student on College Applications
Authentic Community Service
How it helps your student on College Applications
How DWC focuses & guides your student through the whole
process:
How DWC focuses & guides your student through the whole
process: Monthly meetings and ongoing email/web communication
• Identify & Develop Special TalentsIdentify & Develop Special Talents, e.g. Music, Arts, Sports,
Theater, Math, Engineering/Robotics, Science Research
• Research and Identify Best Summer Programs andResearch and Identify Best Summer Programs and InternshipsInternships
• Evaluate & Plan for ImprovementEvaluate & Plan for Improvement: GPA, Courses, Standardized Tests (SAT I & II, ACT, AP)
• Provide Ongoing Professional Assessment & GuidanceProvide Ongoing Professional Assessment & Guidance: Personal Exploration of Potential Careers, Interests, and Skills + Unique Thinking Talents & Strengths— to build the strongest possible college list
How to stay sane during this process
How to stay sane during this process
Brandeis UniversityStudent Testimonial
Brandeis UniversityStudent Testimonial
“Working with DWC inspired me to pay
attention to what I was interested in - my
passions, goals, and dreams - not those of
my parents or anyone else. They
encouraged me to look at colleges I had not
thought of before, and because of this,
today I am at a college that meets my
academic ability and encompasses my
passions and interests.”
“Working with DWC inspired me to pay
attention to what I was interested in - my
passions, goals, and dreams - not those of
my parents or anyone else. They
encouraged me to look at colleges I had not
thought of before, and because of this,
today I am at a college that meets my
academic ability and encompasses my
passions and interests.”
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Elements of proposed DWC scholarship program for
academically competitive, economically disadvantaged
high school sophomores/juniors
Elements of proposed DWC scholarship program for
academically competitive, economically disadvantaged
high school sophomores/juniors
For more information:
Frona [email protected]
www.designworlds.com/college/408.252.2285
Copyright © DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 2006-2008
For more information:
Frona [email protected]
www.designworlds.com/college/408.252.2285
Copyright © DesignWorlds for Learning, Inc. 2006-2008