Capstone Project Workshop for Indonesian Students to Ivy, Stanford & UCs
InterContinental Pondok Indah
- InterContinental Pondok Indah
MEET YOUR EXPERT MENTOR
Spencer Lestiadi
SPH & UW alum
MEET YOUR EXPERT MENTOR
+ Bachelor’s in Communications, University of Washington + Former staff, University of Washington Study Abroad Programs + Graduate of Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH), one of Indonesia’s top international schools + Supported students in gaining admission to Cornell, Brown, UPenn, NYU, UCLA, and more
What is ECL Workshop and Why It's Important?
As top US universities grow more selective, strong, structured extracurriculars & capstone projects are more critical than ever. Especially for Indonesian students.
This full-day, in-person ECL workshop is specifically designed to help Indonesian students strategically design and begin building extracurriculars that demonstrate impact, depth, and long-term commitment, guided personally by an experienced mentor. In this workshop, we’ll cover:
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What top US universities truly look for in extracurriculars and how admissions officers evaluate impact, leadership, and progression beyond certificates.
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How to identify the right ECL direction based on your interests, strengths, and target universities.
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How to turn interests into a clear ECL roadmap
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How to start building your ECL with hands-on, one-by-one guidance, so you don’t leave with just theory.
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Agenda
09:00 AMAdmissions Reality, Personal Diagnosis & Academic Direction
Students will participate in a Mock Admission Committee Simulation to evaluate profiles, followed by an Interest–Strength–Impact Mapping session to align academic passions with real-world problem-solving. Finally, students will complete a Personal Benchmark Exercise, providing a structured diagnostic of their academic rigor, leadership profile, and testing readiness
11:00 AMConnecting ECL with Indonesian Context & Ideation
This section uses Deep Content Coverage and Guided Reflection to help students turn their local environment into a global admissions advantage. We first explore The Power of Local Context, transforming Indonesian social and environmental issues into unique application strengths. After dissecting ECL Complexity, we introduce the ECL Ideation Framework to move students from initial interest to tangible evidence.
01:00 PM ECL Project Design Lab & Direct Guidance
this session guides students in defining their target audience, initiatives, and leadership roles with a focus on long-term Sustainability. Through Project Drafting and Direct Refinement, students map out their vision and timeline before engaging in small-group rotations for mentor and peer feedback. This collaborative process culminates in a Validated ECL Project Blueprint, featuring a structured problem statement, solution outline, defined leadership role, and clear impact metrics.
03:00 PMCommon App Translation & Storytelling Lab
This session covers Common App Strategy and the Narrative Arc, teaching students to maximize activity impact within character limits while connecting their interests to a future direction. Through a Rewrite Exercise, students transform passive entries into quantified, action-driven descriptions, followed by Story Drafting to build a strong essay and interview foundation. This process results in a Draft Common App Activities List and a 1-Paragraph Positioning Statement
04:00 PM90-Day Execution, Evidence, & Financial Plan
This final session focuses on Execution and Evidence Planning, teaching students to track impact, mitigate risks, and prepare for application realities like testing timelines and financial documentation. Through a Roadmapping exercise, students break their goals into immediate, actionable steps, prioritizing summer positioning and financial awareness. This collaborative process results in a Personalized 90-Day Strategic Action Plan
Capstone Development
The Challenge
Top universities like Columbia, Yale, and Princeton now allow students to submit research abstracts on their application. Meaning, high-quality research is becoming a key factor in admissions. But securing research opportunities with top faculty, designing a rigorous study, and getting published can be very difficult for high school students.
“There are 100,000 high schools worldwide. Imagine if every valedictorian applied to Ivy+ schools — there still wouldn’t be enough spots. To stand out for a Top 25 university, students need more. That’s where the capstone comes in.”
Sarah T., Platinum Strategist & Former Harvard Interviewer.