College Access Focus Group by Elizabeth Smith https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98 en-us 2022-11-15 16:46:38 UTC 2022-11-17 20:06:43 UTC hello@padlet.com G6 - I appreciated the inclusion of enrollment steps! There are so many steps needed to ensure that our students have a smooth transition to campus, especially financial aid! https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385494170 2022-11-15 20:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385494170 kcummings42 https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385494768 The goals and outcomes that specify the social emotional importance in students' decision making. I am excited to see how this fits into HS programming and how we can support these goals in 9th/10th grade.]]> 2022-11-15 20:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385494768 Would love to see G3 extended to all grade levels. Its important for students to know how their academic performance aligns with their future goals - be it college or career. https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385495597 2022-11-15 20:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385495597 How can we ensure that students have a solid transition from high school to college. What does that look like? https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385496228 2022-11-15 20:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385496228 kcummings42 https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385496373 G3- Students being knowledgeable about how their academic performance align with their college pursuits]]> 2022-11-15 20:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385496373 Meaningful college exposure to be completed by the end of Jr. year or 1st semester of Sr. year at the latest. https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385497296 2022-11-15 20:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385497296 kcummings42 https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385503966 Agree with G3 being highlighted beginning in 9th grade. 

I also see social emotional needs/matches for college and wonder how this would look in 11th/12th programming, especially with current capacity of MHW teams >> which has me thinking about how we can expand MHW to support this!]]> 2022-11-15 20:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385503966 kcummings42 https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385507265 How/where some of the work that should begin in 9th grade can be incorporated into departments. ]]> 2022-11-15 20:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2385507265 https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2388921109 The following metrics raise a concern for me in our staffing model:

100% of students apply to at least one college exposure program/immersive college exploration

100% of scholars create an individualized, academic road map 

100% of scholars receive financial coaching 

x% of scholars submit at least one competitive application 

While collective experiences occur in our weekly programming workshops, the biggest impact tends to be preferred one-on-one. Individualized coaching/support with applications and goal setting are key to provide scholars with opportunities to reflect on their progress and submit applications that have been thoroughly reviewed and supported prior to submission. I'd love to see a second full-time staff be added to the college access team, as well as ensuring that every Program Director has a manager to help hold and execute the visions, while providing tailored scholar-first len advising.]]> 2022-11-17 20:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith282/t44imn6mofce9g98/wish/2388921109