Future of Education Podcast S2E276: How This Top Student Changed His Parents’ Minds About School: Geetesh's Alpha Transfer Experience (Part 1)
Nov 4, 2025
Geetesh shares his transformative journey from a top 2% public school student to embracing a revolutionary learning experience at Alpha. He reveals how he convinced his cautious parents to reconsider their views on education by highlighting life skills that prepare students for college and beyond. The discussion delves into the supportive community and unique academic culture at Alpha, including its gamified system and small class sizes that foster deeper connections. Geetesh also critiques the toxic college-first mentality of traditional schools.
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How He First Found Alpha
- Geetesh joined Alpha after volunteering at an event Alpha sponsored and then attending the afterschool program.
- He applied for a scholarship because full tuition felt expensive and was accepted.
Top-Ranked Student Who Left Success
- At his previous public high school Geetesh ranked fifth out of 562 and was active in DECA and Model UN.
- He still left that success to join Alpha because he believed it was a better opportunity.
Frame Nontraditional Schooling As College Prep
- Convince cautious parents by framing experiential skills as college assets, not distractions.
- Emphasize that life skills and unique projects can improve college prospects more than conventional metrics.