Grade 9 Counseling

The secret to top-tier admissions? Cultivate your own self-discovery.

The journey to an Ivy League or top-20 college doesn't start with applications; it starts with identity. Elite universities don’t want manufactured resumes; they seek authentic, deeply driven individuals. Starting college guidance in the 9th grade isn’t about pushing rigid deadlines—it’s about mentorship. It provides the critical space your student needs to discover who they are, explore their genuine curiosities, and grow with intention. When you foster true growth, elite acceptance isn’t just a goal; it becomes a natural byproduct of personal growth.

Unique Proposition

  • Capstone ideation for independent project

  • Research/fellowship pathways & outreach e.g. MiapMed, LEAD, ETE, ULP, Lumiere, Vital L ink, & more.

  • Narrative mapping: social stewardship & community impact articulation

Extracurricular Profile

  • Volunteer, internship, employment selection and placement guidance

  • Leadership strategies: club selection & creation

  • Non A-G, educational preparation, awards, honors, and competition submission support

Intersession Programs

  • Application & portal audits (*up to 5/term)

  • Personal statement ideation, edits, and finalization

  • Resume & cover letter development

Supplemental Enrichment

  • Strategic letters of recommendation & brag sheet development

  • One-on-one interview performance coaching

  • Portfolio development, arts/athletics recruitment

Academic Roadmap

  • CDS statistical rigor & GPA maximization and management

  • Standardized testing guidance: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP, IB, PSAT

  • Course sequence planning: UC A-G, College Courses, DE, Non-DE, CC, UC-H, IB.

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

  • Assistance with up to 10 universities, with full cycle application management.

    • 1 university or all UCs & CSUs

  • Targeted activity descriptions & resume writing workshops

  • Letters of recommendation communication guidance, brag sheet development

  • Waitlist management and appeals support

  • Financial aid deadlines (FAFSA, CSS)

ESSAYS

  • Personal statement development, edits, finalization

  • 4 UC personal insight questions: brainstorming, edits, finalization

  • Supplemental essays and SAQs for up to 9 colleges/universities, including brainstorming, edits, finalization, demonstrated interest (institutional alignment)

  • 3 school-specific honors college/scholarship essay support (brainstorming, 1-round edit, finalization)

  • senior app/essay workshops

Interested in a lower-cost package? Receive discounts for early sign-up or for working with an associate counselor. Ask us how.

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Total quarterly fee:

$1,700