Once a Student, Always a Student
Meet Me, Jack Beecher
This case study originally highlighted in April 2023
Last summer, as I struggled to make headway in the college admissions process, my parents and I reached out to Jack for some extra support. Since then, I’ve gone through the program as a student, and now, with that unique perspective, am working for the CC.us team as content director.
More important than my working role, however, is my current role as a student deciding where to attend college. Because thanks to the program, I not only have one great option but two: Dartmouth and Vanderbilt.
If that seems like a close race and a tough choice to you, well just know I can relate. I have 4 days, from the day I’m writing this, to decide and put down my deposit. To talk about my future decision, Jack and I recently had a meeting, which he offers all students in the program, to discuss my choices and which college is the better fit.
Sadly, the meeting didn’t end with me deciding, but it did help tremendously as Jack happily prescribed another resource to aid my decision: a past student from the program who currently attends Vanderbilt.
Remember Melina? If not, here’s a picture Jack Delehey took with her last summer while running around Vanderbilt’s campus:
Melina joined the program like most, in a state of confusion and disarray, but look where she ended up: Vanderbilt. She even loved the program and community so much that when Jack Delehey reached out to her to talk to me, she happily accepted the invite and Facetimed me the next day.
Her story embraces the "Once a student, always a student" mentality we constantly talk about here in the community. Even those who have graduated from the CC.us program are still family and willing to help. If you’re interested in learning more about Melina’s story, check out this blog Jack Delehey wrote after taking that picture or this short testimonial interview he did with Melina and her mom.
But back to my situation of struggling to decide on a college. Although it might not be the most common issue families in the application process have, I think it illustrates the benefit of the resources the program provides, so let’s break it down.
Who? Me, I need help
Problem: Dartmouth or Vandy Dartmouth or Vandy Dartmouth or Vandy (I still don’t know)
Solution: Utilize the College Confidence Program’s resources and chat with a current Vanderbilt student
Did it work? Well, I’d love to say yes, but unfortunately, I’m still deciding. The meeting I had with Melina, however, was incredible. She shared with me the ins and outs of Vanderbilt, including the social life, academics, housing, and everything else I wanted to know about. The meeting provided me with tremendous insight and was super helpful for me to comb through some of the complexities surrounding Vanderbilt.
Sorry if this testimonial is a little biased–I do work for the company–it was just an incredible opportunity I think needs to be shared with all. The benefits of the program are far greater than just having access to Jack Delehey and the College Confidence Roadmap. I have complete access to an entire network of resources, including past students who are in top-level colleges.
Sorry also that I don’t quite yet have good news to share. Soon, when a stroke of insight causes me to pick one over the other, I’ll let you guys know about where I’ll spend my next four years; but until then, I’ll be taking advantage of all the resources the program offers to help me decide.
If that sort of resource, a network of individuals to talk to and get help from, sounds like something for you, but you’re not quite sure about joining the program, join the completely free College Confidence Community. For those who want an additional resource or someone to talk to, book a free 45-minute call with Jack Delehey. In that call, you can discuss anything your heart desires and the possibility of joining the program if you seem like a fit.
Also, if anyone has any recommendations on how to make a decision feel free to let me know. All help is appreciated.
-Jack Beecher
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