Students will explore diverse perspectives by interviewing peers, family members, and community partners about their college experiences and choices to cultivate an understanding of various needs and considerations in the decision-making process.

Students will articulate their personal north star by exploring their values, aspirations, and potential career paths to define why choosing the right college matters for their future, setting the foundation for their entire decision-making process.

Students will gather and analyze personal stories from panel discussions with local alumni, using creative brainstorming techniques to propose potential college options tailored to their career aspirations and financial constraints.

Students will create preliminary drafts of their college selection presentations and research outlines, sketching out key details about academic programs and financial plans, and preparing them for peer feedback sessions.

Students will conduct team-based simulations where they present their college selection and financial plans as if they were advisors to a student's family, testing for potential impact, engagement, and deeper understanding of decision-making strategies and outcomes.

Students will engage in structured peer feedback sessions to refine their college selection presentations, focusing on clarity, alignment with personal goals, and financial viability to ensure impactful final presentations.

Students will conduct reflective discussions and journal their thoughts on the impact their college decisions may have, assessing how these choices align with both personal identity and career aspirations as they prepare for final presentations.