Freshmen / Sophomore Year

Services

Recommended for students as they are starting their high school or have just finished their freshmen year.

Early, consistent guidance throughout high school gives students a powerful advantage—academically, personally, and in the college admissions process. Our Freshman & Sophomore Mentorship Program helps students discover their interests, build a strong academic and extracurricular foundation, and begin exploring college pathways with confidence. 

Through personalized support and long-term planning, we help each student grow intentionally and stay on track for highly competitive colleges.

  • Assessments to identify interests, talents, and goals

  • Curriculum guidance for the high school years

  • Evaluation of academic profile & maintaining an appropriately challenging course load

  • Standardized test strategy planning (SAT/ACT & AP exams)

  • Create and/or update student activities résumé

  • Guidance for planning extracurricular activities

  • Guidance on creating a compelling profile

  • Guidance for summer program applications, internships, and volunteer opportunities

  • Early college exploration

  • Developing a preliminary list of colleges to consider

  • Attend college info sessions and fairs

  • Guidance & tips for college visits

  • Guidance for writing strong personal statements

  • Guidance for Common App and supplemental essays

  • Guidance for obtaining strong letters of recommendation

  • Application planning & execution monitoring

  • Guidance for effective interviews

  • Guidance for decision-making after results

  • Tips for successful transition to college