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