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Cornell University Summer Pathway Program for College, Career and Beyond

Program at a Glance

Program Details Cornell University and learning partner Pearson are planning a one of a kind college readiness program. It combines a week-long, intensive, immersion experience on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York with online pre-work and follow-up activities managed by Pearson.

Below is a sample curriculum for the week. Specifics may change as we finalize the 2017 program but this gives a good idea of what will be covered. In addition, students will have an opportunity to engage with Cornell faculty and/or leaders in an informal lunch or evening session. They will also receive inside tips for international students at a Cornell Panel Discussion hosted by current and/or former students.

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Date Detail

Day 0 July 22 AM Check-in / PM local sightseeing and group dinner

Day 1 July 23

College Readiness Workshop Based on Dr. David Conley's "Four Keys to College Readiness" and Dr. Paul Stoltz's powerful GRIT™ Gauge. Students will complete the Conley Readiness Index (CRI) and the GRIT assessment to get a personalized, actionable program for a better chance at academic achievement and career success.

Day 2 July 24

Theme: Ethical Leadership

• Introduction to Guided Discussions: Leadership • Skills Workshop: Note-Taking and Active Listening • Personality and Leadership Skills Inventory • Academic Lecture 1 Ethical Leadership • Post-Lecture Discussion 1: Ethical Leadership • Group Assignment: Students will work on an ethical leadership case study with

a presentation component for Day 3.

Day 3 July 25

Theme: Creative Problem Solving

• Morning Review and Project Team Presentations • Academic Lecture 2: Creative Problem Solving Theory and Practice • Post Lecture Discussion • Skills Workshop: Public Speaking – Voice and Movement • Group Assignment: Students will work on a case study that requires them to

come up with a creative solution to a described problem with a presentation component for Day 4.

Day 4 July 26

Theme: Strategic Communication

• Morning Review and Project Team Presentations • Skills Workshop: Research at the College Level • Academic Lecture 3: The Art and Science of Persuasion • Post Lecture Discussion 3: The Art and Science of Persuasion • Instructor-Led Cohort: Elevator Pitch • Skills Workshop: Writing an Admissions Statement of Purpose • Individual Assignment: Students will design and deliver an elevator pitch

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Day 5 July 27

Theme: Arguing Your Way to the Top

• Morning Review and Project Team Presentations • Instructor-Led Cohort: Debate as a Tool for Success • Skills Workshop: Managing Stress in College and Career • Academic Lecture 4: Logic, Reasoning and the Elements of an Argument • Post-Lecture Discussion: Logic, Reasoning and the Elements of an Argument • Skills Workshop: Writing for College • Group and Individual Assignment: Written Debate Preparation

Day 6 July 28

Theme: Psychology of Success

• Morning Review and Presentations • Skills Workshop: Multimedia Presentations • Instructor-Led Cohort: Mindfulness and Goal-Setting • Academic Lecture 5: The Psychology of a Winner • Post-Lecture Discussion: The Psychology of a Winner • Skills Workshop: Goal Setting and Time Management • College Admission Workshop: Secrets of the Ivy-League Admissions Process • Individual Assignment: Culminating Written Assignment

Day 7, July 29

Theme: Diversity and Celebration

• Morning Review and Presentations • Academic Lecture 6: Stereotype Threat • Post-Lecture Discussion 6: Stereotype Threat • Skills Workshop: Intercultural Communication • Awards Ceremony and Banquet