The first step towards your college future...
Academic and extracurricular strategies fueled by early college preparedness, fostering student passions and setting a course for successful admissions well before the application deadline.
Strategic Planning for Freshmen / Sophomores
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Creation of a strategic and flexible 4-year academic plan, including course selection and rigor (AP/IB), subject pathways, and external options (i.e. city college courses, advanced summer programs)
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Preparation for standardized tests (SAT/ACT) and guidance on tutoring
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Interest exploration and talent development
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Extracurricular and community involvement to foster passions and build leadership skills
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Foundational development of personal narrative that shapes background, interests, academics, activities, and character
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Personality assessments to evaluate strengths and weaknesses and encourage self-reflection
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Customized online dashboard for research, communication, task management, and reminders
Getting Ahead Requires an Early Start
As college admissions grow more competitive by the year, it's become even more vital for students to find a way to distinguish themselves from the competition while maintaining the highest levels of academic rigor and performance they can manage. Our Strategic Planning package is designed to help students in the 9th and 10th grades conquer their formative high school years and lay the groundwork for a compelling candidate profile that will drive their college applications to come. We guide students through the curation of a high school schedule that works for them, enabling them to achieve the grades and test scores they need while leaving room in their week to explore valuable extracurricular, leadership, and service opportunities that will stand out on their applications and earn them acceptance to their dream schools.
Your Freshman / Sophomore Year Odyssey
Academics
Extracurriculars
Curate Your Courses
The classes you decide to take at the start of high school will shape your educational future leading up to college. We'll guide you through selecting courses that align with your academic strengths and interests, optimizing your schedule to allow you to thrive both inside and outside of school. We also advise on subject pathways (i.e. STEM, Performing Arts, Business, etc.) and AP/IB offerings to determine what combination of classes is right for you.
Foster Your Interests
Outside of academics, colleges are looking for clear and meaningful displays of passion, particularly those which you continue to develop throughout your high school career. Not only will we help you discover where your interests lie, but we'll assist you in pursuing those interests through concrete endeavors that will enrich your future college applications, from clubs or sports at your high school to passion projects that you can call your own.
Go Beyond Your Curriculum
Colleges want students who take the initiative to pursue opportunities beyond the bare minimum offered to them. We'll help you explore options that enable you to push yourself academically and stand out from your peers, ranging from local city college courses to unique summer programs and research opportunities. Along the way, you'll learn more about your academic interests and gain valuable experience to prepare you for your eventual major.
Gain Leadership Experience
It takes more than simply being involved to impress admissions officers. You'll need to demonstrate your capacity for leadership and responsibility, as well as the drive to make a difference with everything you do. We'll guide you to opportunities at your high school and in your local community that allow you to take charge and prove to colleges that you have what it takes to be a leader both on campus and in the professional world after graduating.
Prepare for Standardized Tests
Although standardized tests like the SAT and ACT fell out of fashion for a time, more and more universities are reintroducing the exams to their admissions criteria, making it important that you know what to expect before taking them. After assisting you in determining whether the SAT or ACT best suits your strengths and long-term admissions goals, we'll connect you with tutoring options that match your learning style and current level to help you get the scores you desire.
Give Back to Your Community
Colleges value community service as a means of demonstrating character and humility, making it an important part of every student's application, not to mention a wonderful chance to give back to those in need. We'll aid you in exploring volunteer opportunities that align with your passions and allow you to have the greatest impact, giving you the chance to stand out in the admissions process while also making a meaningful difference.