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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


http://www.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/

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:






http://www.designworlds.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXxiBUfsV4o









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:




• 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
















• 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





• 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
















• 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





• 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





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.”

Insert: Insert:

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


For more information:

Frona [email protected]

www.designworlds.com/college/408.252.2285


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