1. On the road to college it is important to have an open mindset – to understand that you could turn a failure into an opportunity, an experience, and a gift. Let’s take a look at some successful college thinking that can help you now…

2. When Confronted With a Challenge or an Obstacle, Have You Ever Thought… Whatever There is no point It is too hard This is just who I am Why waste my time? I am not good enough

3. ThoughtActionConsequence Be Careful!

4. What If These Were Our Thoughts When Challenges Come Along? That was difficult, and I can try harder I can ask other people how they have succeeded Are there any resources available to me? What can I do differently? What worked or did not work? What support is available to me?

5. ThoughtActionConsequence How would this diagram look with positive thoughts?

6. Nathan GPA: 3.75 Extra Curricular: Baseball SAT/ACT: 1540/20 Community Service: None Honors/Awards: MVP Baseball Top Schools: UCLA, Pepperdine, CSUN, SDSU Sarah GPA: 4.1 Extra Curricular: Music, Religious Groups on Campus, Leadership SAT/ACT: 1800/24 Community Service: Pacoima Beautiful, Ministry Work, Feeding the Homeless Honors/Awards: AP Coursework, Leadership Awards Top Schools: UCSD, SDSU, Loyola Marymount Julia GPA: 3.4 Extra Curricular: Softball, Leadership, Peer College Counseling SAT/ACT: 1690/22 Community Service: Tutoring Services, Animal Rescue Honors/Awards: Some AP Coursework, MVP Softball Top Schools: CSUN, UCLA, Texas A&M Student Profiles

7. Nathan’s curious thoughts prompted him to seek help from others and better manage his time and effort for studying and completing assignments. He never faced academic probation, kept his grades above average, and eventually went on to graduate in a timely manner Sarah’s negative thinking lead to behaviors that reinforced her poor academic performance. Even though she left high school with a 4.1 GPA, she eventually withdrew from UCSD and has not yet re- entered a college or university system Julia’s grades greatly improved with her efforts, her positive thinking lead her to take actions that enhanced her chances of success, she passed all of her courses with B’s or better and eventually graduated from CSUN Where Are They Now?

8. Opportunities to Get Involved! Girls SportsBoys Sports Varsity Basketball JV Basketball Varsity Volleyball JV Volleyball Varsity Soccer Junior Varsity Soccer Varsity SoftballVarsity Baseball Junior Varsity SoftballJunior Varsity Baseball Track & Field Varsity Football Junior Varsity Football

9. Opportunities to Get Involved! Clubs andOrganizations ECO-LeagueGay Straight Alliance (GSA) Dreamers United500 Mile Club Students Run LAChoir Travel ClubKey Club H.E.A.R.T.Leadership YearbookKYDS Color Guard (KYDS)Cheer (KYDS) Dance (KYDS)Band (KYDS) Aztec Dance (KYDS)Production Club (KYDS) Cyber Patriot (KYDS)

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