Goals :

  • Get a research mentor by March
  • Get an A in AP CSP

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Panel Inspired Action Plan 🎯:

Research

  • Cold email 30 people
  • Speaking concisely can get your message across more effectively than talking at length. (David)
  • Email Components:
    • Introducing myself
    • Tnterest in collaborating
    • My experience
    • Discuss how their work “caters to your interests and focus on niche aspects of their work” Show genuine passion (David)
    • Present Idea, start with small ideas and gradually build upon them to develop larger, impactful projects(Aadit)
  • Being proactive is the best way to create oppurtunities (Nathan)
  • Show willingness to spend time learning about their topic (Nathan)
  • Plan:
    • 1/17/2025 Find contact information of 30 professors and understand their current work and past work
    • 1/18/2025 Come up with a cold email template and personalize it for each mentor
    • 1/24/2025 Send All Cold Email
    • 1/30/2025 Re-send any missed emails
    • 2/15/2025 Gather 30 more professors if trial 1 is unsucessful
    • Begin preparation for project by revising necessary skills for the project

AP CSP

  • Get feedback after each grade and record:
    • Things to continue
    • Things to fix
  • Instead of Stand Up’s, implement GitBooks to keep track of group information (David)
  • Consistenly Self Reflect after each check
  • Attend office hours more consistently, be proactive and ask for help
  • Allocate time every week to revise past concepts
  • Be more prepared for live reviews. Why?
    • To be more concise and confident
  • Familiarize with Vocab
  • Create an issue after reading each blog to avoid wasting time
  • Compare feedback with other students to better prepare for next live review
  • Record all the checkpoints in an issue for regrading

Personal Takeaways

  • Speaking concisely can get your message across more effectively than talking at length.
  • Regular stand-ups can clarify your thought process for yourself and others, helping to identify mistakes.
  • Research how each university caters to your major and focus on niche aspects of their programs when applying; show genuine passion for those details.
  • Pursue associate degrees and dual enrollment to earn college credit and get ahead academically.
  • Cold emailing can open up unexpected opportunities.
  • Use tools like GitBook to track group information and improve collaboration in projects.
  • Communication is as important as technical skills, like writing code.
  • Being proactive is the best way to create opportunities.
  • Start with small ideas and gradually build upon them to develop larger, impactful projects.
  • Always be willing to adapt and learn new skills to stay relevant in your field.
  • Consistent self-reflection helps in recognizing progress and areas for improvement.