Tools for School (toolsforschool.org) is a teen-led nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students in need by providing them with backpacks and school supplies essential for their educational success. We aim to alleviate the financial burden faced by underprivileged families while raising awareness about this important issue in our community. In this workshop, we’ll share our entrepreneurial journey—how we started from a simple idea and grew Tools for School into a thriving organization with the support of teens just like you. We’ll discuss the challenges we faced, the lessons we learned, and the ways we engaged our peers in making a difference. Join us to discover how you can turn your passion into action and help create positive change in your community!

Join Tessa Tweet from Caltech for a virtual workshop on STEM college essay writing. Tessa will share tips and advice as you approach the essay writing process for STEM-focused universities and share about the college experience at Caltech. There will also be space for a Q&A. Tessa Tweet is a Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Caltech.