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Your child’s goals.
A plan built around them.

Strong grades and a busy résumé are a starting point. Work with a dedicated mentor to connect your child’s interests, activities, and essays into a thoughtful application plan. For students with a 1450+ SAT score. No fixed minimum commitment.

How the program works

A real relationship.
Progress you can see.

Ongoing, one-to-one guidance that brings your college strategy, activities, and essays together. Set a pace and duration that fit your goals.

  1. Start with your goals

    Start with a free consultation about your year, interests, and the support you need. Parents are welcome.

  2. Meet your dedicated mentor

    We recommend a match based on your interests and support needs. Together, build a personal roadmap around your grade, goals, and timeline.

  3. Keep growing, together

    Work one-on-one with ongoing feedback and monthly milestones. Parents stay in the loop as you review progress and adapt your plan.

What you’ll build together

Examples of work we can support, tailored to your year, interests, and pace.

Your personal roadmap

Start with your grade, interests, and support needs. Review your roadmap as your goals evolve.

Your roadmap + monthly priorities

A project that matters

Decide where to go deeper, from an Olympiad interest to a research question or community project. Build a manageable plan and get feedback as you work.

A project plan + a record of your contribution

A thoughtful college list

Compare majors, campuses, opportunities, and affordability to find the experience you want and the options that fit your family.

A college comparison + application timeline

A story that sounds like you

Reflect on your experiences and work through feedback. Bring your own voice to essays, applications, interviews, and scholarships.

Essay drafts + thoughtful revisions

Skills for college and beyond

Getting in is only the beginning.

Your college can shape your experiences, and choosing the right fit is a big part of our mentorship. But no counselor can promise admission to your dream college, and an acceptance letter alone doesn’t prepare you for what comes next.

Our goal is to help you navigate the full college journey. Build the skills, confidence, and independence to succeed through high school, college, and beyond, whichever higher-education path you choose.

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    Find and apply for internships

    Learn where to look, tailor your résumé and applications, and prepare for interviews, even when you’re starting without a network.

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    Build study habits that work

    Practice planning your time, studying actively, and asking for help so you can handle new academic demands with more independence.

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    Find your footing with tech and AI

    Explore useful tools, learn to question AI outputs, and use technology to support your learning. No technical background needed.

Your year. Your priorities.

Start where you are.

You do not have to wait for application season. Start in any grade, and let your plan grow with you.

  1. 9th grade

    Find your direction

    Explore classes, activities, and what excites you. Build habits and goals that fit your starting point.

  2. 10th grade

    Grow your interests

    Build projects, deepen your extracurriculars, and discover where you want to spend your energy.

  3. 11th grade

    Focus your next steps

    Explore colleges, summer opportunities, and leadership while planning for what comes next.

  4. 12th grade

    Tell your story

    Navigate essays, applications, interviews, and scholarships with someone who knows your goals.

A starting point, not a deadline. We meet you where you are, even if your interests or plans change.

Exploring & building

Give your interests
some room to grow.

Build a foundation while you have time to explore. Develop projects, deepen extracurriculars, and figure out what you want to pursue.

  • Activities and passion projects
  • Research, internships, and summer plans
  • College exploration and testing timelines
Plan my next steps
Applying & refining

Bring your story
into focus.

Work through application season with someone who knows your goals. Develop your essays, stay organized, and prepare for what comes next.

  • A thoughtful college list and timeline
  • Essays and application feedback
  • Interviews and scholarship applications
Talk through my applications
Is holistic mentorship right for you?

This is for you if…

  • You’re in 9th–12th grade, have a 1450+ SAT score, and want a plan for selective college applications.
  • You want a dedicated mentor who gets to know you and supports you over time.
  • You’re ready to take part in sessions and follow through on your goals.
  • You want practical skills for high school, college, and beyond, and you’re open to feedback.

This is not for you if…

  • You’re expecting guaranteed admission to a particular college.
  • You want someone to write your essays or complete your applications for you.
  • You’re not ready to take part in sessions or work on your goals between them.
Free 10-minute consultation

Let’s find the right fit
for your child.

Explore goals, mentor fit, pricing, and a schedule that works for your family.

Request a free consultation