3 WAYS TO USE 101 GRADS

3 WAYS TO USE 101 GRADS 1. Customized Freshman Orientation Gifts Water bottles and frisbees not having the impact you want? Give every freshman a gift that will last them through graduation. The 101 Things To Do Before You Graduate book will make sure that they maximize 2. First Year Experience Curriculum When you use 101 Things To Do Before You Graduate for any course, we offer curriculum to help instructors integrate the book into their class. Every student will get our Ultimate College Student Success Kit 3. The 101 Grads iphone Application Students can download the 101 Grads iphone application for free. It s a great way to keep track of all of the things on the list that you ve accomplished and when. To Order: Contact Jullien Gordon at (646) 875-8477 or email jullien@newhigher.com

101 GRADS SPEAKING Jullien has spoken at over 60 colleges and universities nationwide and touched the lives of more than 10,000 college students live. The 101 Things To Do Before You Graduate presentation is an interactive experience that involves multi-media (PowerPoint, video, & music), on-stage role plays, and games. The presentation is approximately 90 minutes and involves audience participation, video clips, music, and storytelling to teach students how to maximize the time they have left in college and create for themselves successful and rewarding lives after college. It s perfect for Freshmen Orientations & Welcome Weeks, Sophomore Success Programs, and/or Student Leadership Development Trainings. What Students & Faculty Have To Say: Jullien delivered a necessary and meaningful talk to our students about taking full advantage of their college experience and starting on their road to success. He delivered this message in a fun, energetic way that engaged and excited our students and I am convinced it has made a positive impact on each of them. - Tim St. John, Assistant Director of Campus Life, University of New England It was a very good presentation, and most of the items on the list are achievable. The presentation was informative and it was funny as well. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you! - Erica Riley, Cal State Fullerton Call us at (646) 875-8477 to check our availability and speaking fees.

ABOUT JULLIEN GORDON Jullien Gordon is the son of two doctors. As a result, everyone expected him to be some sort of super-doctor. Instead, he became a superhero who goes by the name The Innerviewer. As CEO of the New Higher, he spends his life helping young people successfully transition from college to career and make a living doing what they love. Some people call it motivational speaking, life coaching or consulting, but Jullien calls it helping people D.R.E.A.M. awake. According to Jullien, to D.R.E.A.M. means to have your Desired Relationships Employment And Money and success is the equilibrium of these three elements for each individual. He is also passionate about writing. He has published four books The 8 Cylinders of Success: How To Align your Personal and Professional Purpose, Good Excuse Goals: How to End Procrastination & Perfectionism Forever, The Innerview: Everything You Need To Know & Do Before Your Job Interview, and 101 Things To Do Before You Graduate. He blogs regularly at JullienGordon.com on millennials, purpose, passions, and professional development. In 2007, Jullien received two masters degrees from Stanford University his MBA and Masters in Education and in 2003 he received his B.A. from UCLA in 3 years. Jullien Gordon is originally from Oakland, California and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. Contact Jullien at jullien@newhigher.com or visit his website at www.julliengordon.com.

101 GRADS ULTIMATE COLLEGE STUDENT SUCCESS KIT by Jullien Gordon Co-Author of 101 Things To Do Before You Graduate Table of Contents 01 My Philosophy & Mission 02 The Other 4.0 That Matters 03 My Other 4.0 Plan 05 101 Things To Do Before You Graduate List 07 Annual Academics 09 4-Year Academic Plan 11 Resume Template 13 Personal Goals 15 Example Time Grid & Week Chart 17 Fall Time Grid & Week Chart 19 Winter Time Grid & Week Chart 21 Spring Time Grid & Week Chart 23 Monthly Budget 25 Grad School Choice 26 My Notes www.101grads.com

MY PHILOSOPHY & MISSION My Philosophy Today, even a 4.0 GPA isnʼt enough to guarantee your success after college if your college isnʼt preparing you for the real world. The world has changed significantly over the last few years due to the internet and globalization, and will continue to change at an ever-faster rate. How will you keep up if your vehicle for success your college education is going too slow? The 4.0 that really matters in college is the degree to which you develop your 4 capitals personal capital, intellectual capital, social capital, and financial capital. A student who focuses on these four things will be more likely to succeed in life than someone with just good grades. We want you to have book smarts and street smarts. Our Mission Our mission is to help college students reduce the cost of college, ensure their ability to graduate on-time, maximize their college experience, and turn their four years on campus into a stepping stone to their careers. We tell college students everything they need to do before they graduate, why they need to do it, and how to do it in order to be successful personally, academically professionally, and financially. Through our speaking events, books, webinars, online programs, smartphone applications, and additional products and services we maintain consistent support to enable students to gain the maximum value from their college education. For more D.R.E.A.M. activities and programs, visit www.101grads.com. 1

THE OTHER 4.0 THAT MATTERS PERSONAL CAPITAL INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL SOCIAL CAPITAL FINANCIAL CAPITAL How well you know yourself What you know Who you know & who knows you Who knows that you know what you know Self-awareness Strengths Sense of purpose Entrepreneurial spirit Fearlessness Problem-solving Self-discipline Domain expertise Mastery of 1-2 skills and/or subjects Insights Awareness of trends Global knowledge Personal board of directors Access to decision makers National & local organizational leadership Circle of diverse friends Access to capital Positions that impact flow of capital (ie board seats) Personal assets (cash, TM, passive income, etc) ON CAMPUS Professors Classmates Libraries Online Databases Courses & Centers Guest Speakers Alumni Network Student Groups Programs Events Student Government Scholarships Grants Financial Aid Career Center Equipment AT WORK Colleagues Conferences Trainings Online Databases Mentors Professional Networks Affinity Groups Salary Side Hustles Income Property Investments 2

MY OTHER 4.0 PLAN Personal Capital My existing personal capital includes: I intend to build my personal capital... 1. By 2. By 3. By 4. By Intellectual Capital My existing intellectual capital includes: I intend to build my intellectual capital... 1. By 2. By 3. By 4. By 3

MY OTHER 4.0 PLAN Social Capital My existing social capital includes: I intend to build my social capital... 1. By 2. By 3. By 4. By Financial Capital My existing financial capital includes: I intend to build my financial capital... 1. By 2. By 3. By 4. By 4

101 THINGS LIST ACADEMIC Academic Excellence 1. Complete Your Academic Plan 2. Meet With Your Advisor Three Times A Year 3. Go To Office Hours 4. Meet The Department Head Of Your Major 5. Take A Professor To Lunch 6. Study Abroad 7. Ask A Question In Class 8. Learn A Foreign Language 9. Take A Random Class Above & Beyond 10. Conduct Research With A Professor 11. Finish An Assignment A Week Early 12. Get Published 13. Apply For At Least One Scholarship 14. Graduate Ten Times More Prepared Campus Involvement 15. Participate In A Campus Tradition 16. Lead A Campus Organization 17. Take A Campus Tour 18. Attend A Guest Lecture 19. Join Your Alumni Association Graduate School 20. Take The GMAT, GRE, LSAT, Or MCAT 21. Take A Graduate School Course 22. Visit A Graduate School CAREER Networking 23. Perfect Your 30 Second Pitch 24. Build A Personal Board of Directors 25. Contact 3 Successful Alumni 26. Get A Mentor 27. Join A National Association Or Organization 28. Attend An Industry Related Meetup Skill Development 29. Master Microsoft Excel & Powerpoint 30. Make A List Of All Your Skills 31. Intern With 2 Companies 32. Earn A Certificate Or License Relevant To Your Career Path 33. Give A Public Speech 34. Learn How To Use Photoshop Or imovie 35. Learn HTML & CSS Personal Brand 36. Take The Gallup Strength Finder 2.0 37. Start A Blog/Website 38. Buy Your Own Domain Name 39. Create A Portfolio 40. Clean Up Your Facebook Profile 41. Create A LinkedIn Account 42. Google Yourself & Edit Your Online Image 43. Get Business Cards 44. Get A Personalized Email Address 45. Record A New Voicemail Message 46. Find Two Quality Business Suits Job Hunting 47. Create And Edit Your Resume 48. Post Your Resume On 3 Job Boards 49. Conduct 3 Informational Interviews 50. Do A Mock Interview 51. Know Your Answers To The Top 20 Interview Questions 52. Prepare Five Unique Questions For Every Interview 53. Get 3 References Or Recommendations 54. Meet With A Career Advisor Each Semester 55. Do Company Research 56. Attend At Least 2 Career Fairs 57. Recruit A Career Team 58. Read A New Industry-Related Article Every Day For 30 Days 5

101 THINGS LIST MONEY Manage Your Money 59. Create A Budget 60. Set Up Checking And Savings Accounts 61. Get Your Credit Reports And Scores 62. Eliminate Your Credit Card Debt 63. Start A $1,000 Emergency Fund 64. Do Your Own Taxes Make Money 65. Read Rich Dad Poor Dad 66. Write A Business Plan 67. Sell Something & Make A Profit 68. Get Paid To Do What You Love 69. Interview 3 Professionals About Career Trajectory And Salary 70. Get Your Real Estate License SUCCESS Personal Growth 86. Define The 3 Ways You Measure Success 87. Set 3 S.M.A.R.T. Goals For The Year 88. Start A "30 Day Do It" Group 89. Create A Vision Board 90. Take A Personal Development Course 91. Create A "101 List" For Your Life 92. Read The Alchemist 93. Read A Spiritual Text Cover To Cover 94. Visit Your Country Of Cultural Origin 95. Journal For 30 Days In A Row 96. Watch 20 Videos On TED.com 97. Wear A Costume To Class 98. Take An Alternative Spring Break 99. Sing Karaoke 100. Do Something You ll Likely Get Rejected From Or Fail At 101. Create Your Own List Item Health & Wellness 71. Learn To Cook 5 New Dishes 72. Play An Intramural Sport For Fun 73. Get A Physical Exam Every Year 74. Run A Marathon 75. Abstain From Something For 30 Days 76. Learn To Meditate Relationships 77. Host A Potluck Dinner 78. Interview Your Elders 79. Go On A Road Trip Or Camping Trip 80. Write A Letter Of Forgiveness 81. Write 5 Thank You Notes Leadership & Service 82. Volunteer For 30 Hours In A Semester 83. Be A Mentor 84. Raise $1000 For A Cause You Care About 85. Organize A Huge Event 6

FALL ANNUAL ACADEMICS Class Title Room Lecture Day & Time Section Day & Time Psychology 101 Bunche 220 MWF 9-11am F 3-4pm WINTER Class Title Room Lecture Day & Time Section Day & Time SPRING Class Title Room Lecture Day & Time Section Day & Time 7

ANNUAL ACADEMICS FALL Goal Actual Grd Pts Major Minor G.E. Professor Office Hrs. A A- 3.67 no yes yes Allen Th 3-4pm WINTER Goal Actual Grd Pts Major Minor G.E. Professor Office Hrs. SPRING Goal Actual Grd Pts Major Minor G.E. Professor Office Hrs. 8

4-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN My Major/s: Freshman Year Sophomore Year Fall GPA Requirement: Major Counselor Name: Email: Winter Phone: Office Location: My Minor/s: Spring GPA Requirement: Minor Counselor Name: Email: Summer Phone: Office Location: 9

4-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN Fall Junior Year Senior Year Other Classes I Want To Take: Winter Spring Summer 10

EDUCATION RESUME TEMPLATE Colleges & Universities Majors & Minors Degree Date G.P.A. Distinctions, Honors, or Awards: Publications Authored: Research Experiences: Languages: Letters of Recommendation Writers Names: Top 3 Pieces of Work to Show (i.e. papers, projects, business plan, etc): 1.: 2.: 3.: Test or Certifications Test Date Verbal Quant Writing Total EXTRACURRICULAR Organization Name Your Title or Role Years Begin End 1 2 3 4 Mo/Yr Mo/Yr 1 2 3 4 Mo/Yr Mo/Yr 1 2 3 4 Mo/Yr Mo/Yr 1 2 3 4 Mo/Yr Mo/Yr 11

RESUME TEMPLATE Top 3 Extracurricular Accomplishments: 1.: 2.: 3.: WORK EXPERIENCE Company Name Position Begin End Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Top 5 Professional Accomplishments: 1.: 2.: 3.: 4.: 5.: Write A Compelling Answer To Why Should I Hire You? : 12

PERSONAL GOALS Goals PERSONAL Things you want to do for yourself. Be selfish. -Travel abroad for Spring Break or the summer EDUCATIONAL Thing you want to do to advance academically. PROFESSIONAL Things you want to do to advance toward your professional career. HEALTH/WELLNESS Things you want to do to improve your all around health. SOUL/SPIRITUAL Things you want to do to get more in touch with your spiritual source. FINANCIAL Things you want to do to improve your financial status. RELATIONSHIPS Things you want to do to improve your friendships, partnerships, and family. READING Books you want to read in areas that interests you. STOP! Habits you know you need to break but haven t yet. 13

PERSONAL GOALS Objectives Obstacles Due Date -Save $1500/semester or $100/week -Finding affordable housing 12/1/12 14

EXAMPLE WEEKLY TIME GRID Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6 to 7am Gym Sleep Gym Sleep Gym Sleep Sleep 7 to 8am Travel & Eat Travel & Eat Travel & Eat Travel & Eat Travel & Eat Sleep Sleep 8 to 9am Homework Homework Homework Homework MATH Section Travel & Eat Travel & Eat 9 to 10am PSYCH 101 EDU 101 PSYCH 101 EDU 101 PSYCH 101 Volunteer Church 10 to 11am PSYCH 101 EDU 101 PSYCH 101 EDU 101 PSYCH 101 Volunteer Church 11 to 12pm Homework Homework Homework Homework Homework Volunteer Church 12 to 1pm Homework & Eat Homework & Eat Homework & Eat Homework & Eat Homework & Eat Volunteer Travel & Eat 1 to 2pm BUSINESS 101 TUTOR BUSINESS 101 TUTOR BUSINESS 101 Travel & Eat Errands 2 to 3pm BUSINESS 101 MATH 101 BUSINESS 101 MATH 101 BUSINESS 101 Gym Errands 3 to 4pm Personal Reading MATH 101 Personal Reading MATH 101 SPAN Gym Homework 4 to 5pm SPANISH 101 TUTOR SPANISH 101 Study Group SPANISH 101 Errands Homework 5 to 6pm SPANISH 101 TUTOR SPANISH 101 Study Group SPANISH 101 Errands Homework 6 to 7pm Study Group Student Group Mtg Travel & Eat Student Group Mtg Travel & Eat Homework 7 to 8pm Study Group Student Group Mtg Homework Student Group Mtg Homework Call Friends 8 to 9pm Travel & Eat Travel & Eat Homework Travel & Eat Homework Call Family 9 to 10pm Party Night Party Night 15

EXAMPLE SEMESTER OVERVIEW Wk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 2 Membership Drive Membership Drive Membership Drive Membership Drive Add or Drop Deadline 3 Book Return Deadline 4 Leadership Retreat Leadership Retreat 5 6 Student Org Event #1 The Big Game 7 Education Paper #1 Due Business Midterm Spanish Midterm #1 8 Psychology Midterm Math Midterm 9 Travel Home Travel Home Travel Home 10 Scholarship Deadline 11 Business Plan Due Dance-A- Thon 12 Spanish Midterm #2 Student Org Event #2 13 Winter Class Registration Psychology Project Due My Birthday 14 On-Campus Recruiting On-Campus Recruiting On-Campus Recruiting On-Campus Recruiting On-Campus Recruiting 15 Psychology Paper Due Education Paper #2 Due Scholarship Banquet 16 Business Final Psychology Final Education Final Math Final Spanish Final 16

FALL WEEKLY TIME GRID Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6 to 7am 7 to 8am 8 to 9am 9 to 10am 10 to 11am 11 to 12pm 12 to 1pm 1 to 2pm 2 to 3pm 3 to 4pm 4 to 5pm 5 to 6pm 6 to 7pm 7 to 8pm 8 to 9pm 9 to 10pm 17

FALL SEMESTER OVERVIEW Wk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18

WINTER WEEKLY TIME GRID Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6 to 7am 7 to 8am 8 to 9am 9 to 10am 10 to 11am 11 to 12pm 12 to 1pm 1 to 2pm 2 to 3pm 3 to 4pm 4 to 5pm 5 to 6pm 6 to 7pm 7 to 8pm 8 to 9pm 9 to 10pm 19

WINTER SEMESTER OVERVIEW Wk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20

SPRING WEEKLY TIME GRID Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6 to 7am 7 to 8am 8 to 9am 9 to 10am 10 to 11am 11 to 12pm 12 to 1pm 1 to 2pm 2 to 3pm 3 to 4pm 4 to 5pm 5 to 6pm 6 to 7pm 7 to 8pm 8 to 9pm 9 to 10pm 21

SPRING SEMESTER OVERVIEW Wk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22

MONTHLY BUDGET Monthly Revenues August September October November December January Financial Aid Scholarships Job #1 Parents TOTAL REVs Monthly Expense August September October November December January Rent Water & Power Gas Cable Internet Phone Food Car Note Auto Insurance Gasoline Parking Hair Savings Credit Card Pay. TOTAL EXPs REVs - EXPs Leftover Leftover Leftover Leftover Leftover Leftover 23

MONTHLY BUDGET Monthly Revenues February March April May June July Financial Aid Scholarships Job #1 Parents TOTAL REVs Monthly Expense February March April May June July Rent Water & Power Gas Cable Internet Phone Food Car Note Auto Insurance Gasoline Parking Hair Savings Credit Card Pay. TOTAL EXPs REVs - EXPs Leftover Leftover Leftover Leftover Leftover Leftover 24

GRAD SCHOOL CHOICE FIRST School Name: Program Name: # of Years: Cost Per Year: # of Students: Average GPA: Key Professors: Other Reasons: SECOND School Name: Program Name: # of Years: Cost Per Year: # of Students: Average GPA: Key Professors: Other Reasons: THIRD School Name: Program Name: # of Years: Cost Per Year: # of Students: Average GPA: Key Professors: Other Reasons: 25

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