Cycle 2 · 6-Week Pathway
College-Bound Pathway

Maya, 17

Psychology + Human BehaviorFocused on psychology and human behavior.

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Pathway Focus Areas
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Active Certifications
4
Portfolio Pieces
2
Real-World Experiences
Live KPIs

What Maya is working toward right now

  • Attention study

    Collect survey responses

    63 of 100 studentsby 20 days
  • College application essay

    Finalize personal statement

    Draft 4 reviewed by mentorby May 5
  • Research symposium talk

    Present findings publicly

    10-min talk + Q&Aby Apr 2
  • Coursera Social Psychology

    Complete certificate

    From 72% → 100%by 30 days
  • SAT prep block

    Lift practice score

    From 1340 → 1450by Jun 1
  • Psych lab volunteer hours

    Log real research time

    20 verified hours at UNC labby End of cycle
  • Reels mini-series on cognitive bias

    Translate research for peers

    5 reels, avg ≥ 2k viewsby 45 days
  • Common App shortlist

    Lock target school list

    8 schools w/ deadlines + essays mappedby Apr 20
Curiosity Crate · Cycle 2

What ships to Maya this cycle

How crates work →

Every cycle, a physical Curiosity Crate lands on the doorstep — supplies matched to Maya's pathway so the work in The Fold becomes the work on the kitchen table.

  • Social Media Attention Study

    Survey 50+ students on screen time, track patterns, present results with charts.

  • Social Psychology Certificate

    Complete a course on how people think and behave, connect concepts to her study.

  • Analyze Real Case Studies

    Break down viral trends, ads, and social experiments to understand response patterns.

  • University Psych Lab Tour

    Visit a local campus lab or virtual research tour to see real research in action.

Why this pathway fits

This might align with your child if they…

  • Aiming for college, especially selective schools
  • Enjoys writing, analysis, or academic work
  • Benefits from structure but wants more ownership
Cycle 2 · Built to Heal

What they're focused on