Episode summary introduction: Segment #3 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment provides a process for students to develop the best strategy for their applications. Subscribe for Assignments.

In this segment, Athena Lao and Rob Franklin of Admissionado lead us through the discussion.

In particular, we discuss the following:

• What is a Working Vision?
• How to Create your own Working Vision
• How to embed the Working Vision in the College Application.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to the Segment #3 [2:08]
• Step 1: What is a Working Vision? [5:21]
• Purpose of Working Vision [6:30]
• How to Create a Working Vision [7:44]
• Academics: Creating a Working Vision [9:17]
• ECs: Creating a Working Vision [10:31]
• Personal: Creating a Working Vision [11:38]
• Example Profile & Working Vision [13:37]
• Step 2: First, The Numbers  [19:33]
• Step 2: Next, Extracurriculars [21:57]
• Step 2: Then, Essays [23:04]
• Step 2: Finally, Letters of Recommendations [25:26]
• Segment #3 Assignment [28:04]
• Call 2 Action - Subscribe for Assignments [29:16]
  

Our Guests:

• Athena Lao, is the Head College Mentor at Admissionado. Admissionado has successfully helped students land in the top US universities over the last decade.
• Rob Franklin is a Mentor at Admissionado.
  

Memorable Quote: “I am bound for future success because...”

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