"UPDATE 10" - SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Today I continued to research my colleges for College Match on Questbridge. I am content with 11 out of the 12 colleges. I started adding them to Common App and Naviance. Extensive research was done.

"UPDATE 09" - SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Today, I tried to find sources for my working bibliography. I plan on making one of my main resources StockX, as it collects data and graphs it for a large portion of sneaker re-selling. I am also planning on attending ComplexCon and StockX Day. ComplexCon is collection of influencers in the streetwear market that meet to discuss the future of the industry. StockX Day is a similar concept, but focuses more on reselling and counterfeits.

"UPDATE 08" - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Today I worked on my essays. I revised my short answer responses for Common Application and Questbridge. I also updated Naviance and added the colleges from Common App and ApplyTexas to it. I also added two paragraphs to my biographical essay.

"UPDATE 07" - SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Ettesaf and I presented and we passed out our notes to our classmates. Afterwards, it was a college day and I finished selecting colleges for Naviance and continued my UC application. I only have three steps left. Today, I am also meeting with Mr. Templet for Questbridge.

"UPDATE 06" - SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Today I observed fellow classmates present their thesis presentations and commented on their performances. I will be the first to present on September 20, 2017.

"UPDATE 05" - SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

I received an automated email from Jon Wexler stating that he was, yet again, out of the office. Similarly, it has been a while since I have heard from Ms. Oberg. I sent another email to verify whether she had seen my previous emails. I hope she responds so or I believe I will have to consider the fact that she may no longer be interested. Afterwards, I checked StockX for any developments and continued working on my presentation and outline.

"UPDATE 04" - SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Being that it was a college day, I continued my application for Questbridge. After meeting with my recommenders, they each had requested certain things. For Ms. Ellis, I revised and edited my senior survey. For Mr. Templet, I continued working on my essay and short answer prompts to review. I also began selecting my choices for colleges in Questbridge. I also continued uploading colleges to Naviance for Ms. Marberry. I also emailed her to clarify some things concerning the application process.

"UPDATE 03" - SEPTEMBER 08, 2017

Today I spent more than half of the class in a meeting with Ms. Marberry discussing financial aid. Afterwards, I worked on an outline for my upcoming thesis presentation. Earlier, I sent an email to my mentor with the official paperwork concerning mentorship. I have yet to receive a response. I am researching any possible complications that could come later on in my process. My mentor did a runway show yesterday for a new line of clothing for her consortium called KITH Sport and also has a continuing collaboration with VOGUE to celebrate their 125th anniversary. This along with her status within KITH has made me think approaching my topic from a more creative standpoint.

"UPDATE 02" - SEPTEMBER 06, 2017

Today, I started my application for the University of Texas at Austin through ApplyTexas and got halfway through the curriculum portion. I have already started them for three other schools. I have yet to receive my mother's tax information and discussed with Ms. Marberry how Naviance works with CommonApp and ApplyTexas. I also researched the possibility of applying to USC or even some schools out-of-country. I think it would be an enriching experience.

"UPDATE 01" - SEPTEMBER 01, 2017

I filled out a Mentor Request Form specifying what I have, and want, in a mentor. I also composed a follow-up email to Jon Wexler, my potential second mentor. Being the vice president of Global Entertainment and Influencer Marketing for Adidas, I feel he would be a very reliable resource. I originally received an automated email stating that he would be out of his office until this week. Hopefully, I receive a response. I visited some websites specializing in the resale of sneakers (StockX), as well as some consortium stores to try to notice any trends in pricing. Most notably, the apparel and footwear that is priced the highest often has rapper/producer Kanye West's name tied to it. He either wore it, designed it, or worked with the brand that made it. Other rappers have designed for brands, but none have reached the fame of selling out a shoe online in one minute. I plan on investigating why this is. I will return to StockX. It has graphs showing price trends on all items. I have also been in contact with Ms. Oberg and we are planning a meet-up over Thanksgiving break. This would give me an opportunity to speak with her vis-a-vis.