As the college admissions process looms large for many high school students, we offer these reminders and resources to students, parents, educators, and counselors. Please feel free to share them widely.
OCT 13th at 4pm PT | 7pm ET
Perfect for parents, students, and educators, we explore the research and address common college admissions questions including:
- What is “fit” and why does it matter? - Are students who attend higher-ranked colleges better off later in life? - What do college rankings really measure?
Please help us get the word out about this important and timely workshop by sharing with your community. Interested in bringing this workshop to your parent community or PTA? Inquire here.
If the cost of attending this workshop is a barrier for you or students you work with, please reach out and we are happy to offer financial assistance.
"A 'Fit' Over Rankings"By Challenge Success
This accessible white paper reviews and synthesizes key research to address the questions and concerns we most often hear from students and parents. The cliff notes version: Rankings are problematic. College selectivity is not a reliable predictor of student learning, job satisfaction, or well-being. Engagement in college is more impotant than where you attend.
"What Students Might Not Believe about College Admissions"By Douglas Tsoi
“Despite the prevalent messaging out there, your choice of college won’t determine your life. This is true despite what you might hear from your peers, parents, teachers, the media, and even your own fears. College is an important step. But it’s not going to make you, and it’s not going to break you. Everything is going to be OK, no matter where you go.”
Don’t miss this insightful blog post about the college admissions process and how we can reshape the conversations we have with students to lessen the pressure and prioritize the right fit.
RESTORING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
Innovations in Access, Prevention, and Treatment NOV 10th at 4pm PT | 7pm ET (virtual)
Cost:Free
For parents, students, educators, and counselors
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring three experts in the field of youth mental health and well-being. This event is free and open to the public, made available to you through a partnership between the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, Challenge Success, and the U.S. Surgeon General's Call to Action on Youth Mental Health.
Challenge Success partners with schools, families, and communities to embrace a broad definition of success and to implement research-based strategies that promote student well-being and engagement with learning.
