Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
12:00pm PT | 3:00pm ET
The college admissions process can be a source of stress and anxiety for students and parents alike. This research-based workshop addresses many of the important questions we hear from families. What do college rankings really measure? Are students who attend more selective colleges better off later in life? What is “fit” and why does it matter? Participants will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support their student’s overall well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond.
A recording of the workshop will be sent to all registrants.
If the cost of attending this workshop is a barrier for you or students you work with, please reach out about our financial assistance.
Who should attend
Parents, Students, Educators
Location
Virtual / Online
Price
$29 per person
Learning Objectives
- Learn research-based findings on the relationship between college selectivity and future outcomes, including learning, job satisfaction, and well-being.
- Explore practical strategies to embrace a healthier approach to the college admissions process.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the value and meaning of engagement in college and high school.
Presenters
Matthew Swenson
Matthew Swenson is the Director of Educational Partnerships at Challenge Success, where he leads national outreach efforts to support K-12 schools in creating conditions in which students thrive—where they are well, engage deeply in learning, and know they belong. With a deep commitment to educational equity and student success, his work is driven by a belief in the power of meaningful, collaborative partnerships to transform educational systems and provide all students with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.
Matthew’s career in education began as an English teacher before moving into an assistant principal role at Cross County High School, a New Tech School. He later served as principal of Blytheville High School. Before joining Challenge Success, Matthew served as Senior Director of Network Partnerships at New Tech Network (NTN), where he led the NTN College Access Network. Part of the Gates Foundation-funded Networks for School Improvement (NSI) initiative, the NTN College Access Network served 49 schools across 15 districts and 3 states, with a focus on increasing well-matched postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and attainment rates for students of color and students who are economically disadvantaged.
Matthew holds a B.S. in philosophy and political science and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.
Janey Smith
Janey Smith is a member of the Challenge Success Student Advisory Council. Janey is a freshman at Elon University in the Teaching Fellow Program, with a career interest in Secondary Spanish Education. She is passionate about helping students find their voice in the classroom and increasing student engagement levels. Students are at the forefront of creating a whole new world; our job is to give them the best tools to create their own path to success. She was once told, “Change starts with a conversation” and with the help of Challenge Success and the Student Advisory Council change in the academic field is possible. Janey’s other interests include traveling, cooking, and living life to its fullest.