A Strategic, Year-by-Year Roadmap
From middle school through senior year, our proven system guides students through every phase of college preparation with structured meetings and strategic milestones.
Our Strategic Process in Detail
Each year builds on the previous one, creating a comprehensive approach to college admissions that eliminates guesswork and maximizes opportunities.
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Meetings: Monthly
Focus: Foundation & Early Exploration
Key Deliverables:
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•Academic Planning with future rigor in mind
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•Explore early interests and career fields
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•Build study skills & executive functioning
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•Identify leadership opportunities in hobbies or clubs
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•Plan summer enrichment (STEM, writing, entrepreneurship, etc.)
Lays groundwork for future Authentic Profile and selective opportunities
Tools: Study Skills Tracker, Career Interest Survey, Summer Planner
Key Deliverables:
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Align schedule with long-term academic plan
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Explore extracurriculars tied to interest
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Reflect on transition to high school
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Begin planning for 10th-grade courses
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Authentic Profile Developer™ Integration:
Early identification of genuine interests starts here. Students explore what actually excites them, not what looks good on paper.
Freshman Year (9th Grade)
Meetings: September, December, March, July
Focus: Discovery & Foundation
Sophomore Year (10th Grade)
Meetings: September, November, January, March, May, July
Focus: Exploration & Authentic Development
Key Deliverables:
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•Reassess goals based on 9th-grade experience
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•Align activities with personal values and future interests
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•Career exploration: 3–5 viable paths
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•Begin planning impact-driven projects
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•Start testing overview (PSAT, mock ACT, AP/IB)
Selective Opportunity Navigator™
Steer clear of pay-to-play summer fluff. We direct students to truly competitive experiences that stand out.
Key Deliverables:
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Conduct college research beyond rankings
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Create Reach, Target, and Safety chart
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Build realistic test strategy (SAT/ACT max 3x)
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Visit colleges virtually or in person
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Secure letters of recommendation
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Common Data Set Decoder™
GPA, scores, and rank vs. admitted students.
Build a fit-driven, data-backed list.
Junior Year (11th Grade)
Meetings: Monthly (Sept – May)
Focus: Strategic Planning, Testing & College List Creation
Summer Before Senior Year
Meetings: Biweekly + Assignments
Focus: Application Prep & Essay Development
Key Deliverables:
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•Assigned to Essay Coach by May
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•Develop and complete personal statement
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•Finalize Common App and main application sections
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•Refine activities list + "Why This School" responses
🛠️ Complete Application Execution System™
Essays, portals, resume edits—step-by-step guidance to ensure success.
Key Deliverables:
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Submit all applications by January
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Write LOCIs if deferred or waitlisted
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Apply for scholarships with curated list
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Compare offers using decision matrix
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Complete Application Execution System™
Everything covered—deadlines, interviews, scholarships, and more.
Senior Year (12th Grade)
Meetings: Weekly or As Needed (Aug–May)
Focus: Finalizing Applications, Decisions, Scholarships
Proven Results Every Time
Our systematic approach delivers consistent outcomes for students who follow our guidance.
Our success rate is 95% for target school acceptances.
They build an application around their real story and data
They complete every part of the process on time, with confidence
They receive multiple offers from schools where they'll thrive
The Guarantee
If your student follows our recommendations and is not accepted to at least 3 target-fit schools, we refund 50% of your investment.
That's how confident we are that our system works.
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