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College Experience | Keep Your Doors OPEN - Jon Bessette, MIT PhD Student
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Takeaways
- College planning requires a strategic approach.
- Engagement in the planning process is crucial.
- Students should take an active role in their education.
- Understanding college requirements can ease the application process.
- Networking with college advisors can provide valuable insights.
- Time management is key in balancing college prep and academics.
- Utilizing resources effectively can enhance the planning experience.
- Setting clear goals helps in the college selection process.
- Parents play a supportive role in their child's college journey.
- Staying informed about deadlines is essential for success.
Get in touch with Jon @ jbessett@mit.edu
Below are some links to projects Jon has been working on:
- MIT Morningside Academy for Design: https://design.mit.edu/people/profile/jonathan-bessette
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrLFsp3WUPk&ab_channel=MITMorningsideAcademyforDesign
- MIT Global Engineering & Research Lab: https://www.gear.mit.edu/jon-bessette , https://www.gear.mit.edu/
- MIT JWAFS: https://jwafs.mit.edu/projects/2024/smart-buckets-measuring-water-access-rural-india
- UB: https://www.buffalo.edu/fellowships/start/our-scholars/bessette.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlGjaE3L-Og&ab_channel=UBuffaloFellowshipsandScholarships
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🎥 Watch us in person! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS2DPP4Kjp8&list=PLiF-qpkld3Ar-OealNYqVgyqlXT1J2cyY&index=18
🖥️ Check out our page for resources and more! - https://www.nqrmedia.com/ctcp/cut-throat-college-planning
Chapter Markers:
00:00 - Introduction
2:08 - The Preparation Process
6:12 - The Essay
8:55 - Presidential Scholarship Winner
13:55 - From Med School to Mechanical Engineering
16:55 - Make Sure You Are Introspective in High School
18:53 - College Prep Bootcamp Plug & High School
23:02 - Which Colleges Should You Actually Visit?
27:18 - College Interviews & Asking Questions
32:46 - Make Connections & Get Advice
40:58 - One More Piece of Advice
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