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COSMA
What is COSMA?
The COSMA platform is a cutting-edge digital solution (in development) designed to help high school students, parents, and education stakeholders uncover individual student strengths and interests to make informed decisions about future career paths, whether in higher education, trades, or entrepreneurship. By integrating emotional intelligence skill development into state-standard-aligned curriculums, COSMA addresses the critical need for students to develop self-awareness, resilience, and decision-making skills that are essential for navigating an ever-changing world.
COSMA is committed to offering clarity and accessibility, ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to understand their strengths and align their choices with their unique potential. By embedding emotional intelligence into curriculum, schools can better prepare students for academic, personal, and professional success, equipping them to confidently pursue paths that reflect their aspirations and abilities.
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"To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom"
-Socrates
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is proving to be one of the most critical skills for student success—far surpassing IQ in its impact on future outcomes. Research shows that self-control, a core component of EQ, is a stronger predictor of financial success than IQ or family background, helping students make better decisions and avoid costly mistakes (Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study). Beyond self-control, self-awareness—the ability to understand one’s strengths and interests—empowers students to choose the right paths for their futures.
Did you know that nearly 30% of undergraduates change their majors? This costs families between $9,375 and $35,852 for every additional year of tuition (BestColleges, 2023).These challenges extend beyond finances, with 44% of college students reporting symptoms of depression and 37% battling anxiety as they struggle to find their way (Healthy Minds Study, 2022). Integrating emotional intelligence into state-standards-aligned curriculum not only helps students uncover their strengths, but also equips them with the resilience and clarity they need to thrive in school, career, and life.
COSMA is leading this charge, helping students build EQ and self-awareness to confidently make decisions that align with their goals and aspirations.
Discover Your FUTURE with COSMA
COSMA is a personalized digital platform designed to help high school students, parents, teachers and guidance counselors make confident decisions about the future based on personalized insights that can provide clarity in decisions regarding future pathways. Whether you're exploring college majors, considering a trade, or dreaming of entrepreneurship, COSMA guides you every step of the way.
At its heart, COSMA uses a psychometric-based “strengths” assessment to help students uncover their unique abilities and interests. With this insight, the platform provides tailored recommendations for career paths, learning opportunities, and actionable steps to achieve their goals. Students can create and store their own profiles, including assessment results, to track progress and refine their plans as they grow.
COSMA currently offers in-depth information on SUNY schools, thanks to our access to a large volume of free data, and we're working to expand to include colleges and programs nationwide. With its intuitive design and AI-powered tools, COSMA provides interactive, real-time support that empowers students to explore their options and build a future that aligns with their strengths and interests.
Whether you're a student planning your next steps, a parent supporting your child, a teacher or a guidance counselor helping students navigate their options, COSMA is here to make the process easier, clearer, and more successful.
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