Transfer Experience and PTK Insights

The transcript details a personal journey through academic and personal growth facilitated by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). The speaker shares experiences from participating in Honors in Action, meeting a college recruiter, and receiving an unexpected opportunity from Yale through PTK Connect. They emphasize the importance of Transfer Edge in making their application competitive and the sense of community found in PTK. The narrative concludes with reflections on leadership development and the transformative impact of PTK on their life.

What aspect of Honors in Action did the speaker find most rewarding?

• Learning new languages

• The final project compilation

• Meeting new people

• Traveling to conventions

How did the speaker first learn about the opportunity with Yale?

• Through a friend

• By attending a PTK convention

• Via an email from Yale

• By visiting the Yale campus

What tool did the speaker use to explore transfer options?

• College Board

• PTK Connect

• Common App

• LinkedIn

Which PTK resource was highlighted as particularly helpful for making a transfer application competitive?

• Transfer Edge

• Leadership Edge

• Community Edge

• Competitive Edge

What did the speaker find most impactful from the PTK Edge courses?

• Improving public speaking

• Gaining a competitive edge

• Developing leadership skills

• Learning new languages

Where was the speaker born?

• India

• Kenya

• Brazil

• Mexico

What did the speaker find challenging about leaving high school?

• The academic workload

• Adapting to a new culture

• Leaving friends and classes

• Moving to a new city

At what age did the speaker question their ability to attend college?

• 30

• 25

• 35

• 18

What role did the speaker eventually hold in Phi Theta Kappa?

• Public relations officer

• Event coordinator

• Chapter president

• Treasurer