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  • DISCOVER...

    Helping NYC students discover, apply, and achieve their college ambitions

    www.newambitions.org

    EXPLORE!

    ACHIEVE!

  • 2014 New Ambitions www.newambitions.org

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    OUR MISSION: New Ambitions instills prime college and career foundations in youth and assists them in navigating the college access journey. Through interactive programming and individualized advising, we help NYC High School students discover, apply, and achieve their college ambitions.

    OUR DIRECTION: New Ambitions was founded in 2014 to boost the 21st Century College Access movement by providing dynamic and comprehensive programs to diligently assist NYC high school students to and through higher education. New Ambitions founder, Rachel Johnson, brings more than 10 years of experience working with NYC youth and an expertise in youth development and college and career readiness. As a Native New Yorker and proud graduate of both the New York City Public school system and New York University, Ms. Johnson aims to build an organization that delivers quality college access programs and bolsters college ambitions in NYC youth.

    OUR MOTIVATION: Every student deserves an opportunity to take ownership of their education and future under the direction of a knowledgeable, caring, and passionate advisor.

    ABOUT US

  • COLLEGE AMBITION ADVISORS We place a qualified College Ambition Advisor in your school to:

    Lead the college access journeyHelp students discover, apply, and achieve their college ambitions

    Ensure that your students achieve timely, optimum resultsImplement interactive, curriculum-based programs Work closely with parents and your academic team

    Integrate into your community seamlessly Expand college-graduate culture at your school

    NEW AMBITIONS CURRICULUM College Ambition Advisors utilize Common Core aligned curriculum to:

    Position students ambitions at the forefrontEducate students in a dynamic academic setting

    Motivate students to take ownership of their futuresEnable students to individualize every facet of our programs

    Help students find useful entryways to reach their college ambitions

    College Exploration Ambition (CEA) 10th GradeCollege Discovery Ambition (CDA) 11th Grade

    College Application Ambition (CAA) I 12th GradeCollege Adjustment Ambition (CAA) II 12th Grade

    OUR METHOD

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  • Designed for 10th grade students who are ready to explore their present ambitions and university life

    * Demystifies college using engaging lessons * Learn college-terminology & concepts* Sharpen research and investigative skills* Explore paths to college * Activate and build schema* Sharpen critical & analytical thinking skills * Uncover new fields of study * Connect abilities to professional careers

    * LONG TERM BENEFITS: Students learn what they can do now to ensure a strong college application portfolio for their senior year.

    COLLEGE EXPLORATION AMBITION

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  • Designed for 11th grade students who are ready to discover and develop their personalized plans for college admission

    * Personalize college explorations * Connect ambitions to college programs* Define paths to apply and gain admission to college* Expand knowledge of university life* Sharpen critical and analytical skills * Prepare a portfolio for the college application process* Uncover new fields of study and connect it to professional careers

    **LONG TERM BENEFITS: Students create College Application Portfolios (CAPs). The portfolios makes the college application process smoother and more manageable during their senior year.

    COLLEGE DISCOVERY AMBITION

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  • Designed for 12th grade students in all phases of the application process looking to gain college admission

    * Support through college admission process * Receive personalized advisement in refining college applications* Complete college and financial aid applications on time* Ensure students and parents are hands on in the process* Classroom facilitation of applications alongside individualized counseling

    **LONG TERM BENEFITS: Students received individualized support so that they understand the application process and will also be able to understand their financial aid packages as matriculating college students.

    COLLEGE APPLICATION AMBITION

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  • Designed for 12th grade students who are ready to adjust to the college setting and refine their professional ambitions

    * Complete final college admission requirements* Prepare for transition to university life* Learn how to navigate college and optimize college education* Evaluate transferrable techniques and strategies* Prep for increased responsibilities as young adults

    * LONG TERM BENEFITS: Students who received support in learning how to adjust to college are able to better navigate college, perform well in their studies and complete their degree requirements on time.

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    COLLEGE ADJUSTMENT AMBITION

  • PARTNER WITH NEW AMBITIONS

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    Our College Ambition Advisors Accountable, Trained, Exemplary Role Models

    Model Professionalism and Decorum During InstructionAid Students in College Access Goals

    Fully Committed to Our Mission

    Our College Ambition Curriculum Aligns to Common Core Standards

    Cultivates 21st Century SkillsFacilitates Accountable Student Learning and Interactivity

    Our Dedicated Support and Collaboration Counseling In All Aspects of College Access Journey

    Integrate Within Your School & Expand College-graduate CultureWant to learn more about how we integrate? Contact us.

    Our Impact Centralized and Effective College Advising For Your StudentsEffective partnerships With Guidance Counselors & Teachers

    Streamline Productivity to Track Progress

  • Bring New Ambitions To Your School

    THANK YOU

    Rachel JohnsonPresident, Director of Programs

    Phone: 347 375 5167Email: [email protected]