Futures Forge Blog
Founders and facilitators share their insights about personal development and growth, college and careers, and some inside looks into the science behind Futures Forge. Subscribe to receive updates in our newsletter digest.
You Must Develop These Skills To Stand Out To College Admissions
You’re smart, and others are smart, too: unfortunately, the Ivy League doesn’t have enough seats for everyone who’s smart enough. To differentiate yourself, you need to take action now and demonstrate proficiency in a set of skills that will strengthen your application - and set you up for success long after.
A Guide For Young Entrepreneurs In Selecting The Best Pre-College Program for Them
Finding a program that not only builds essential skills but also goes beyond the standard high school or college curriculum is necessary in a world that often underestimates what is needed to make a great entrepreneur.
Students Are Asking For The Wrong Advice From The Wrong People On Their College Applications
Enough Futures Forge students have asked me for advice on their college application that I have decided to start writing down my answers. I expect students have asked me because I got into MIT without a 1600 or straight A’s, so I understand the desire to find some way to repeat what I did. However, I think many alums are asking me the wrong questions...
Developing Grit Is One of the Most Important Things a Young Adult Can Do for Their Future
Grit is the single most important thing you can develop to drive your long term performance and personal development. It’s as important as intelligence in determining college and career performance; unlike intelligence, you can improve it through your entire life. Simply, if you lack grit, you will crack. Setbacks will get you down, and constructive feedback will make you whither.