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The college planning process is most effective when it begins with intention, not panic. The best time to begin college planning is before high school starts, when students can create a thoughtful four-year academic plan that supports their interests, goals, and future opportunities. Starting in 8th grade allows families to make intentional decisions about course selection, academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and long-term planning from the very beginning. Of course, many families begin later, and that is ok. It simply means the process may be more condensed, the work may need to move more quickly, and it may limit choices.
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High School Course Selection
This is a package includes one college advising meeting.
9th grade course selection discussion
Create a 4-year Academic Plan
Freshman Year Package
This is a package includes two college advising meetings.
10th grade course selection discussion
Extracurricular & Summer Activities
Sophomore Year Package
This is a package includes two college advising meetings.
11th grade course selection discussion
Extracurricular & Summer Activities
Develop a Standardized Testing Plan
"Working with Missy during the College Application Process with my daughter was life-saving! Missy is so knowledgeable about the process, and she helped my daughter stay on track, completing her applications, gathering her recommendation letters, etc., in a timely manner. Missy also had fantastic suggestions for college tours (how to compare, document your visits) and provided scholarship/financial aid assistance. This College Application Process, without Missy, would have been lots of tears/struggles with my daughter. Thank you, Missy, for helping us!"
Parent, Class of 2023
Junior/Senior Year Package
This is a package includes a mix of family and student-only college advising meetings starting prior to April of the student's junior year.
12th grade course selection discussion
Discussion of current college landscape
Discussion of college visits
Corsava Card Sort
Initial List of 20-25 colleges
Create a resume
Brainstorm Personal Statement & Supplemental Essays
Review Testing Plan
Researching Colleges
Create a final list of 5-8 colleges
Create an application submission plan
Application and STARS/SPARK assistance
Discussion of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Senior Sprint With List Building
This is a package includes a mix of family and student-only college advising meetings, starting anytime after April of the student's junior year.
12th grade course selection discussion
Discussion of current college landscape
Discussion of college visits
Corsava Card Sort
Initial List of 15 colleges
Create a resume
Brainstorm Personal Statement & Supplemental Essays
Review Testing Plan
Researching Colleges
Create a final list of 5-8 colleges
Create an application submission plan
Application and STARS/SPARK assistance
Discussion of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Senior Sprint No List Building
This is a package includes a mix of family and student-only college advising meetings, starting anytime after April of the student's junior year.
12th grade course selection discussion
Discussion of current college landscape
Discussion of college visits
Create a resume
Brainstorm Personal Statement & Supplemental Essays
Review Testing Plan
Researching Colleges
Create a final list of 5-8 colleges
Create an application submission plan
Application and STARS/SPARK assistance
Discussion of Financial Aid and Scholarships
