Mapping the Personal Statement

In 2023, Landing On Purpose stopped by KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy (NCA) and facilitated early college applicants through a process of mapping their personal statements.

Students were guided through the Landing On Purpose method of mapping their story and unique mission through values-based discovery and more. The Director of KIPP Forward at NCA let us know immediately the impact this had and will have long into the future of each student in her 1-min. video testimonial:

Video Testimonial: A. Valmont, Director, KIPP Forward at Newark Collegiate Academy

I’m confident that this group of students is walking away with some concrete things about themselves on paper that they’ll be able to use for personal statements...resumes, and especially if they have to interview... for competitive scholarships.
— April Valmont, Director KIPP Forward NCA

Life decisions are hard. The Landing On Purpose Pathway facilitates the student’s ability to discover more about themselves and make mission-based decisions. Or as we like to call it— “Mission over Ambition”. We want every child to confidently weigh their options and land on the decisions that honor their values and prepare them for a bright future.

Thank you to the KIPP Forward team at NCA for welcoming Landing On Purpose. We are honored to have connected with so many students and look forward to Decision Day 2024 to find out their plans!

“100% OF TEACHERS SAY THEY CAN USE WHAT THEY LEARNED; 96-98% RATE THE LANDING ON PURPOSE METHOD AS VERY GOOD OR THE BEST.”

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