8th Grade - The Early Start Advantage

• Strengths Discovery: Assessments to uncover core talents, skills, and learning styles.
• Academic Fundamentals: Speed reading, comprehension strategies, reflective writing, and persuasive essays.
• Early Impact Work: A first “micro-project” in the community—designed, implemented, and measured.
• Confidence & Independence: Family contribution habits (chores, accountability systems, leadership at home).
• Networking Basics: Age-appropriate scripts and practice for reaching out to adults and mentors.
• Exploration & Fun: Hands-on activities, challenges, and projects to discover passions early.

9th Grade - Building Depth & Exploration

• Assessments: Academic, executive function, reading, and writing benchmarks.
• Academic Readiness: Teach students “how to teach themselves,” plus optional school support.
• Independent Studies: Formal (college-level/AP) or informal (book clubs, deep dives, passion projects).
• Personal Projects: Ambitious, mentor-supported initiatives that build hard and soft skills.
• Networking Foundations: Start building a board of advisors and practice outreach strategies.
• Community Impact: Learn to identify real problems and design measurable solutions.
• Planning & Structure: Academic advising, summer/winter planning, and sports recruiting guidance.

10th Grade - Profile Acceleration

• Mentorship & Direction: Multiple mentors to help guide interests into clear direction.
• Career Exploration: Shadowing, internships, first jobs, and financial literacy conversations.
• Academic & Profile Building: Performance in school + advanced independent studies.
• Special Projects: Adding depth through impactful extracurricular or community work.
• College Readiness: Starting to consider what it takes to compete at top-tier schools.
• Recommenders & Networks: Lining up teachers and mentors for strong recommendations.
• Summer Planning: Structuring selective programs and skill development for a competitive junior year.

11th Grade - The Crunch Year

• Profile Boosting: Rapid positioning to maximize strengths (“double or triple threat” strategy).
• College Research: Narrowing down the right-fit schools, building the balanced list.
• Application Foundations: Begin writing essays, assembling narratives, and gathering materials.
• Major Projects: Significant summer internships, research, or entrepreneurial experiences.
• Mentorship: Deep relationships with mentors pushing students to achieve 10 years ahead.
• Personal Development: Independence skills—time management, resilience, and readiness for college life.
• Academic Excellence: Strongest push yet to perform at the highest possible level in school.

12th Grade - Applications & Execution

• Application Completion: Essays, recommendations, Common App, supplemental materials.
• Profile Assessment: Honest evaluation of competitiveness for different schools.
• Writing & Storytelling: Sharpen essays to highlight unique strengths and passions.
• Gap Year Planning: Explore structured alternatives if college entry is delayed or re-strategized.
• Support & Guidance: Clear, step-by-step plan to meet all deadlines and reduce stress.