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…

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

Thought

ActionConsequence

Be Careful!

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?

Thought

ActionConsequence

How would this diagram look with positive thoughts?

NathanGPA: 3.75

Extra Curricular:Baseball

SAT/ACT: 1540/20Community Service:

NoneHonors/Awards:MVP BaseballTop Schools:

UCLA, Pepperdine, CSUN, SDSU

SarahGPA: 4.1

Extra Curricular: Music, Religious Groups on Campus, Leadership

SAT/ACT: 1800/24Community Service: Pacoima Beautiful,

Ministry Work, Feeding the Homeless

Honors/Awards:AP Coursework,

Leadership AwardsTop Schools:

UCSD, SDSU, Loyola Marymount

JuliaGPA: 3.4

Extra Curricular: Softball, Leadership,

Peer College CounselingSAT/ACT: 1690/22

Community Service:Tutoring Services,

Animal RescueHonors/Awards:

Some AP Coursework, MVP SoftballTop Schools:

CSUN, UCLA, Texas A&M

Student Profiles

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?

Opportunities to Get Involved!

Girls Sports Boys Sports

Varsity Basketball Varsity Basketball

JV Basketball JV Basketball

Varsity Volleyball Varsity Volleyball

JV Volleyball JV Volleyball

Varsity Soccer Varsity Soccer

Junior Varsity Soccer Junior Varsity Soccer

Varsity Softball Varsity Baseball

Junior Varsity Softball Junior Varsity Baseball

Track & Field Track & Field

  Varsity Football

  Junior Varsity Football

Opportunities to Get Involved!

Clubs and

Organizations

ECO-League Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

Dreamers United 500 Mile Club

Students Run LA Choir

Travel Club Key Club

H.E.A.R.T. Leadership

Yearbook KYDS

Color Guard (KYDS) Cheer (KYDS)

Dance (KYDS) Band (KYDS)

Aztec Dance (KYDS) Production Club (KYDS)

Cyber Patriot (KYDS)

Where Can I Get More Information?