Dream BLDRS takes conversations I’ve been trying to have with students for years and turns them into a structured, joyful experience. Instead of ‘I don’t know’ and blank stares, I’m hearing, ‘My strengths are…’ and ‘My vision is…’ It’s made our 1:1 meetings deeper, faster.

Before Dream BLDRS, when people asked what I wanted to be, I just said ‘I don’t know.’ Now I have a dream job, a list of strengths, and even a motto that I put on my wall. It feels like my future is mine, not just something adults talk about.

I thought Dream BLDRS was just another ‘college prep’ thing, but it’s different. We didn’t just talk about majors—we talked about the life I want, what I value, and how to actually get there. Now my personal statement, my scholarship apps, even my social media all line up with my vision.

Dream BLDRS gave my son something school never really did—a clear sense of who he is and where he’s going. He came home talking about his vision statement, his strengths, and even asked to redo his room so it ‘matches his goals.’ I’ve watched his confidence grow every week.

As a student-athlete, I used to only see myself as my sport. Dream BLDRS helped me identify my strengths off the field, build a personal brand, and set goals that go beyond game day. I walk into classrooms, meetings, and interviews with a level of focus and confidence I didn’t have before this program.

Our first-year retention numbers told us we had a connection and confidence problem, not just an academic one. Dream BLDRS helped our students articulate their ‘why,’ map out their support systems, and practice real-world skills like networking and email etiquette. You can feel the shift on campus—students aren’t just enrolled, they’re invested.

Dream BLDRS gave our students language for their futures. We watched discipline issues drop while participation and confidence went up—especially during the elevator pitch and public speaking sessions. It’s rare to find a program that is culturally relevant, data-driven, and this engaging at the same time, but Dream BLDRS delivers on all three.

Before Dream BLDRS, college felt like a blur of classes and deadlines. Now I have a clear vision statement, real goals on paper, and a roadmap that actually fits my life. I catch myself using my motto when things get hard, and it keeps me locked in—not just on graduating, but on who I’m becoming.”