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spring 2012 NewsRecently, a Steppingstone Scholar in her senioryear at a highly competitive eastcoast college called Matt Waldman,Steppingstone’s Director of CollegeServices, for advice. She wasstruggling academically and wantedhelp transferring to a new college.In many cases, transferring schoolscan lead to a longer––and moreexpensive––college career; transferstudents also have a higher risk ofdropping out.Mr. Waldman worked with theScholar to identify the challengesshe faced at her current school andhelped her navigate school resourcesto meet her needs. The Scholar isnow on track to graduate from hercurrent university.The transition from high school tocollege can be an overwhelmingexperience for many students,including Steppingstone Scholars.For most, it signals a series offirsts––relocating to a new state,living with roommates, and balancinga job with heavy academic demands.Steppingstone’s answer to thischallenge was creating the CollegeServices department in 2011. Once aScholar graduates from high school,College Services becomes theirprimary Steppingstone resource, andthe department offers personalizedsupport, as well as myriad initiativesGetting in ancollProfiSteppingstCollege SDepartdesigned to increase Scholars’chances of earning their four-yearcollege degree.From mentoring programs, toworkshops on personal financeand résumé writing, to financial aidadvising, Steppingstone’s CollegeServices department provides criticalsupport to Scholars and equipsthem with the skills needed to attaina four-year college degree, andsubsequently, enter the workforcecapable of achieving a lifetime ofsuccess.4
d staying inege.le onone’s NewervicesmentOn the day each Scholar makes the ceremoniouswalk to the podium to accept his or herhigh school diploma, a Steppingstone staffmember is in the audience cheering that Scholar’saccomplishments. Since middle school,Steppingstone has been an integral part of theScholar’s academic journey. Leading up to thispoint, Scholars have sacrificed fun with friendsin exchange for two summers of academicwork at The Steppingstone Academy, attendedcountless Saturday Mentoring and Study Hallsessions to get ahead of homework assignments,toured colleges with other Scholars, andreceived financial aid and college placementcounseling. And now, finally, it’s timefor college.H Steppingstone Send-off This annual gatheringis held in June for Scholars heading to collegein the fall and provides an opportunity to connectwith Steppingstone and share experiencesand concerns related to the transition to collegein an informal and fun setting.H Pre-College Bridge Program Steppingstoneoffers a three-part workshop series focusingon personal finance, addressing college socialconcerns, and accessing campus resources.Scholars in high school have the chance tochat with Steppingstone Alumni about what toexpect in college.H Mentoring Program Alumni in their juniorand senior year in college are paired withfreshmen and sophomores at their respectivecolleges.H College Services E-Newsletter A monthlynewsletter updates the Alumni collegecommunity about the latest Steppingstoneservices and activities.H Care Packages In December of theirfreshmen year, all Steppingstone Alumnireceive a package filled with goodies tocongratulate them on completing their first-evermid-term exams in college.H Young Alumni Parties These gatheringsprovide a networking opportunity to Alumniduring winter and spring breaks.H Advising Alumni and their parents receiveone-on-one advising on various topicsincluding college financial aid forms.H Career Services Résumé and cover letterwriting workshops are offered along withcoaching on interview skills and on-campusrecruiting opportunities.H Workshops on Personal Finance Seniorsin college who are about to embark on thenext phase of their life are offered strategieson successfully joining the work force.From left to right: Marleah Cummins ’05, Mahawa Sidibay’05, Matt Waldman, Director of College Services, andJamelia Willock ’05.spring 2012 News5
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