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Do Now

There is a Google Doc attached to this week’s Platform lesson.

Log into your iMentor account and go to the message section.

The Google Doc can be found directly below your prompt.

Have it pulled up on your screen.

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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.

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Checkmark the tasks you are confused by/have questions about

Checkmark the tasks you would like your mentor’s support with

NEXT STEPS

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Your supporters will not know that you need help unless you self-advocate and ask!

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Reaching out for Support

Outreach must be:

Targeted (why is this person the best support)
Actionable (how can this person support you)
Time-bound (give deadlines for asks)
Appreciative (thank the individual in advance)

For the following examples, rate the effectiveness of

the message. Think about changes you would make.

Not effective, somewhat effective, effective

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Hey! I’m interviewing at

St. John’s next week.

Can you help??? TY

Discuss

Outreach must be:

Targeted (why is this person the best support)
Actionable (how can this person support you)
Time-bound (give deadlines for asks)
Appreciative (thank the individual in advance)

Not effective, somewhat effective, effective

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Discuss

Outreach must be:

Targeted (why is this person the best support)
Actionable (how can this person support you)
Time-bound (give deadlines for asks)
Appreciative (thank the individual in advance)

Not effective, somewhat effective, effective

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I wanna visit some of the programs I applied to… wanna visit with me?

Discuss

Outreach must be:

Targeted (why is this person the best support)
Actionable (how can this person support you)
Time-bound (give deadlines for asks)
Appreciative (thank the individual in advance)

Not effective, somewhat effective, effective

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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…

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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.