How to Turn FIRST Robotics Into College Admissions Gold

Instructor

Manisha Yadav

Head of STEM Programs and Engagement

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About the Course

For parents and competitors of FIRST Robotics (FRC) and FIRST Technology (FTC).

FIRST Robotics, if the student is passionate and loves robotics, can be a launchpad for finding the right STEM program for you.

In this free course, you'll discover how to transform your student's robotics journey into a powerful admissions asset. From building a compelling GitHub portfolio to showcasing leadership in the field, we’ll walk you through the strategies top-performing students use to stand out to schools like Stanford, MIT, and Caltech.

Whether your student is a manager, competitor, mentor, or all of the above, this course helps set a framework to position their hard work as proof of real-world engineering, not just another high school activity.

What You’ll Learn:
  • How to structure a robotics GitHub that admissions officers actually look at
  • The difference between documenting vs. storytelling in engineering portfolios
  • Which FIRST awards and industry certifications matter most on a college resume
  • What to ask coaches for when requesting letters of recommendation
  • How to turn FRC mentoring roles and impact awards into “hook” experiences

Instructor

  • Manisha Yadav

    Head of STEM Programs and Engagement

    Manisha is a passionate hands-on robotics educator and mentor. She is a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Coach, advancing twice to the Oregon State FLL Tournament. Manisha is a Machine Learning engineer and has a Master's in Computer Science from PSU.

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Course Syllabus

1. Introduction to FIRST and College Admissions

2. Leveraging FIRST Experiences for College Applications

3. Showcasing FIRST Achievements

4. Preparing for Interviews and Recommendations

5. Navigating the College Application Process

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