Dexterity to College training happens in two stages:
1National Scholar Development Program (NSDP)
Oct - Dec 2023
Selected candidates undergo a three-month long National Scholar Development Program (NSDP) that trains young leaders as next generation scholars capable of producing world-class research and scholarship and thriving at world's topmost universities. At the completion of NSDP, all candidates receive a globally recognized graduation certificate and transcript. All NSDP candidates continue to receive recommendation letters for future undergraduate and graduate programs and special leadership and fellowship programs.The rigorously designed national camp comprises of monthly modules, coursework, reading material and assignments. Every topic covered—ranging from the application process for top colleges to professional competencies as research, communication and storytelling—enables candidates to successfully transition to top colleges and excel in college and workplace.
2Dexterity to College Fellowship - Fellows Development Program (FDP)
Dec 2023 - Lifetime
After three-month long NSDP, some candidates from the cohort are awarded a Dexterity to College Fellowship and become a part of the Fellows Development Program (FDP), a world-class mentoring program with rigorous training and personalized mentoring for world's top-ranked colleges, which continues even after our fellows go to top undergraduate and graduate institutions in the world. In application year, candidates receive intensive personalized application support and mentoring. In college, each Dexterity to College fellow undergoes a monthly FDP review meeting, has one-on-one sessions and office hours with Dexterity mentors and continues to meet and grow with other exceptional Dexterity to College fellows at Regional, National and Overseas Meetup and Retraining Programs (RMRP, NMRP and OMRPs).Dexterity to College fellows serve as ambassadors of India at global institutions, dedicate their education and careers to solve challenging problems, gain from a global network of Dexterity to College fellows and continue to receive life-long mentoring and guidance from the organization.
Stage I: National Scholar Development Program (NSDP)
A 90-day rigorously designed scholar development program for young leaders in Indian schools, colleges and workplaces. The rigorously designed national camp comprises of monthly modules, coursework, reading material and assignments. Every topic covered—ranging from the application process for top colleges to professional competencies as research, communication and storytelling—enables candidates to successfully transition to top colleges and excel in college and workplace.
Month 1: IGNITION
Focus: Purpose, Vision and Process
Candidates are trained to identify and recognize the purpose behind a college education, gain an understanding of the global academia and competition, the world outside and the application process for world's top-ranked colleges. The module trains candidates in all components of college application and selection, testing requirements, interviews, scholarships, financial aid and the overall preparation and approach.
Month 2: MOMENTUM
Focus: Program Research, College Selection, Personal and Profile Development
Having a prior understanding of why college and how college from the IGNITION module, candidates are equipped to map their career interests, expertise and goals and shortlist the right degree programs that align with their candidacy at some of the world's best institutions. Candidates learn how to tell their story and share their larger vision as they work on application essays and statements of purpose and are further trained in opportunity discovery, building a strong resume, writing cover letters and other important aspects of personal and profile development.
Month 3: ORBIT
Focus: Life after College, Dexterity Core, The Test and Application
After IGNITION and MOMENTUM, candidates undergo a vision module on Life after College, focus on core values and important 21st century skills needed to succeed in college and at the workplace, and delve deeper into standardized tests and the college application. After 10 weeks of rigorous training, in the final two weeks, candidates take a full mock test and submit a complete mock application.
Sunday Office Hours with the CEO
On the last Sunday of every month, students have a three hour long Q & A session with Sharad Sagar, the Founder and CEO of Dexterity Global and the mentor-in-chief for Dexterity to College.
All candidates who successfully complete the Career Development Programme (CDP) apply for the Fellows Development Programme (FDP)
Stage II: Dexterity to College Fellowship - Fellows Development Program (FDP)
Under FDP, candidates receive continued mentoring (including college application year) through regular review and mentoring sessions, office hours, Q/A sessions and personal mentors who holistically groom them as strong candidates for the world's leading educational institutions. Once they reach their application cycle, candidates receive intensive one-year personalized application support and mentoring. Fellows Development Program (FDP) continues even after our fellows go to top undergraduate and graduate institutions in form of FDP monthly review meetings and Overseas Meetup and Retraining Programs (OMRPs).
Fellowship with a Vision
For young Dexters who are prepared to serve and lead India, the journey doesn't end with a strong college education. Dexterity to College fellows continue to serve as ambassadors of India at global institutions, dedicate their education and careers to solve challenging problems, gain from a global network of Dexterity to College fellows and continue to receive life-long mentoring and guidance from the organization.