Workshop: Finding Passion for the Community & Starting Your Passion Project
For Middle School and High School Students
Duration: 5 days (1-hour Zoom workshop each day)
Add-on service: Three Individual 1:1 follow-up sessions
Unleash your potential and make a difference! Join our workshop to learn the importance of community service in college applications and how to create impactful passion projects. Through engaging activities, you’ll identify real-world problems, research their causes, and develop practical solutions aligned with your strengths. By the end, you’ll have a concrete, executable plan for your project.
Starting early will not only give you a head start but also set you apart in your future endeavors. Transform your passion into action. Sign up now and start making an impact today!
What You’ll Learn:
Description: Unlock your potential and stand out in college admissions by finding your true passion and starting your own passion project. Contrary to the myth of the "well-rounded" student, colleges seek individuals who are deeply passionate about something. They want students who pursue their interests with initiative, showcasing projects that demonstrate depth, progression, and commitment.
Explore Your Interests: If you’re still figuring out your path, this workshop is perfect for you. 7th to 9th grade is the ideal time to explore your options and see how you can make a meaningful impact in your community.
Clarify College Admissions: Understand what colleges are truly looking for—students who have discovered something that matters to them and pursued it with enthusiasm.
Create a Showstopper Project Plan to Showcase your passion and abilities: Develop a project that makes college admissions officers take notice, highlighting your dedication and creativity.
Workshop Outcome: By the end of this workshop, each student will have written an actionable, practical, and realistic plan that they can implement throughout their high school years. They will have a clear understanding of the results they aim to achieve and the additional resources and knowledge needed to execute their plan successfully.
Why It Matters: A passion project is more than just an activity; it's a testament to your commitment and creativity. It shows colleges that you care deeply about something and have the initiative to turn your interests into reality. This workshop will guide you in taking the first steps towards creating a standout project and making a lasting impact on your college applications.
Workshop Daily Outcomes
Day-1: Presentation on Community Service in College Applications Process (1 hour) 
- Understand the importance of community service in college applications.
- Highlight key points to showcase what colleges are looking for.
- Learn to demonstrate your abilities, character, and skills while making a meaningful impact in your community.
Day-2: Identifying Primary and Secondary Focus Areas (1 hour)
- Activity: Students research various real-world problems.
- Outcome: Students write a perspective on why their chosen problem is significant and their reasons for selecting this topic.
Day-3: In-depth Understanding of the Problem Area (1 hour)
- Activity: Students research the background of their chosen problem.
- Outcome: Students identify major causes and contributing factors, pinpointing specific factors they aim to address.
Day-4: Creating a Vision and Practical Approaches (1 hour)
- Activity: Students develop a vision for addressing their problem.
- Outcome: Students create practical actions mapped to their strengths, skills, and talents.
Day-5: Developing a Passion Project Plan (1 hour)
- Activity: Students design an executable passion project.
- Outcome: The project plan includes practical timeframes and methods for implementation.
Workshop Dates (Select one option)
- Option-1: Saturdays AM - 01/04 to 02/01 at 10 to 11 AM
- Option-2: Saturdays PM– 01/04 to 02/01 at 2 to 3 PM
- Option-3: Sundays PM– 01/05 to 02/02 at 2 to 3 PM
Workshop Fees
Hybrid Approach: We are offering a workshop with an optional add-on for individual 1:1 follow-up mentoring services. This personalized mentoring will provide tailored guidance and support to help you further refine your projects and goals.
5-Day Workshop (1 hour each day via Zoom): $250 per student
- Includes comprehensive guidance on starting a passion project and developing an actionable plan.
Individual Follow-Up Mentoring Sessions: Hourly Rate: $150/hr. for 3 hours = $450
- For personalized, one-on-one sessions to provide tailored guidance, check progress, and offer support. It must be utilized within 4 months from the workshop completion date.
***Offering bundled package with a $50 discount***
Bundle: Workshop + 3 Follow-Up 1:1 Mentoring Sessions: Combined cost with discount = $700 -$50 = $650
Submit the below form after making the fees payment to complete the registration process.
Multi-Year 1:1 College Counseling Packages:
- Phase 1: College Planning Service Focused on providing comprehensive, personalized 1:1 guidance to build a holistic student profile throughout all four years of high school. This includes ongoing college planning services and continuous support to help students achieve their goals. Regular follow-ups will be conducted until the end of December of their junior year.
- Phase 2: College Admissions Services Provides comprehensive guidance on college application preparations, covering every aspect of the process from the initial steps to the final college commitment decision.
Check webpage for details and pricing: https://childrensinnovationcenter.org/college-planning-admissions-counselling/