After Hitting Submit
12.2.7
Do Now
Log into your Platform account.
Read and respond to your mentor’s message!
Then, share 1 high and 1 low of this week.
Key Takeaway
There are still steps I need to take after I submit my post-secondary applications.
Staying on top of what needs to be done will help me prepare for my future.
Checkmark the tasks you are confused by/have questions about
Checkmark the tasks you would like your mentor’s support with
NEXT STEPS
Your supporters will not know that you need help unless you self-advocate and ask!
Reaching out for Support
Outreach must be:
For the following examples, rate the effectiveness of
the message. Think about changes you would make.
Not effective, somewhat effective, effective
Hey! I’m interviewing at
St. John’s next week.
Can you help??? TY
Discuss
Outreach must be:
Not effective, somewhat effective, effective
Discuss
Outreach must be:
Not effective, somewhat effective, effective
I wanna visit some of the programs I applied to… wanna visit with me?
Discuss
Outreach must be:
Not effective, somewhat effective, effective
Mentor Connection
1. Respond to your mentor’s message and share one high point and one low point for this week.
My high point is…
My low point is…
2. How do you feel about asking others for support?
Which people can you rely on the most? Why?
I can rely on… because…
Extend - Practicing Outreach
Let’s practice drafting an outreach message asking for support for the following scenario:
You have been asked to submit financial aid forms to your program. You ask your guardian for help but they are confused and don’t know how to proceed. Who will you reach out to and how?
After you write your draft, you will exchange your draft with a classmate and rate the effectiveness of their message/provide feedback.