Our Blueprint for Success
Freshmen
Foundations & Self Discovery
Introduction to the college admissions process.
​Exploring interests, strengths, and values.
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Encourage involvement in extracurricular activities and hobbies.​​
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Provide tips on study habits and time management.
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Discuss course selection and academic planning for high school success.
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Introduce exploration tools and interest inventories.
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Begin a resume and activity list to track experiences.
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Help students set realistic academic and personal milestones.
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Support development of self-advocacy and communication skills. Help students think about plans for summer activities.
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Junior
Strategy and Application Prep
Guide personalized college list based on fit & academic programs.
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Prepare and guide strategy around standardized tests (SAT/ACT) prep.
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Encourage leadership roles and expand EC impact.
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Begin drafting personal statements and essays.
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Advise on recommendation letters and building strong teacher relationships.
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Plan summer activities, strengthen academic or EC profile.
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Teach application organization, timelines, and deadlines.
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Review academic transcript and course rigor to identifying appropriate reach schools. Introduce admission data.
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Sophomore
Exploration and Early Planning
​​Guide students in course selection & rigor. Continue exploration based on interests and strengths.
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Encourage leadership and deeper involvement in extracurriculars.
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Introduce standardized testing (PSAT, SAT).
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Begin discussing academic and extracurricular achievements for future applications.
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Review progress on long-term goals and adjust strategies.
Introduce students to personal branding and storytelling.
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Encourage building connections with teachers for future recommendations.
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Discuss summer opportunities (programs, volunteering, internships & passion projects.)
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Senior
Summer before Senior Year Rush
Finalize college list, balancing reach, target, and safety schools.
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Support students in completing college applications (Common App, Coalition).
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Provide essay coaching, re-writes and editing.
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Check submissions for transcripts, LORs, and test scores.
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Guide students through early decision, early action, and regular decision timelines.
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Review financial aid packages and scholarship opportunities
Interview prep, mock interviews, tips for campus visits.
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Support students with waitlists, deferrals, letters of
continued interest (LOCI) and final decisions.​