Grade 10 Package

Enrollment: 10th Grade [6/1–5/31] | Service ends: 12th Grade [5/1]

Unique Proposition

  • Capstone ideation for independent project
  • Research/fellowship pathways & outreach (MIAPMed, LEAD, ETE, ULP, Lumiere, Vital Link, etc.)
  • Narrative mapping: social stewardship & community impact articulation

UC & C-App Extracurriculars

  • Volunteer, internship, employment selection & placement guidance
  • Leadership strategy: club selection & creation
  • Non A-G, ED prep, awards, honors & competition submission support

Intersession Programs

  • Application & portal audits (up to 5 per term)
  • Personal statement ideation, edits, finalization
  • Resume & cover letter development

Supplemental Enrichment

  • Strategic LOR & brag-sheet development
  • One-on-one interview performance coaching
  • Portfolio development, arts/athletics recruitment

Academic Roadmap

  • CDS statistical rigor & GPA maximization management
  • Standardized testing guidance: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP
  • Course sequence planning: UC A-G, college courses, DE, non-DE CC, UC-H, IB

University Applications

  • Full cycle app management: University #1 [UC & CSUs] or [1 University]
  • Full cycle app management: Universities #2–10
  • Brag-sheet development & letters of recommendation communication guidance
  • Waitlist management & appeals support
  • Financial aid deadlines [FAFSA, CSS]

Essays

  • Personal statement development, edits, finalization
  • (4) UC PIQs: selection, brainstorming, edits, finalization
  • (9) Supplemental app essays and SAQs: brainstorming, edits, finalization
  • Demonstrated interest: institutional alignment
  • (3) School-specific honors college/scholarship essays support: brainstorming, 1-round edit & finalization
  • Senior app/essay workshops every 2 weeks

Meridian Prep quarters are Dec–Feb, March–May, June–Aug, Sept–Nov.

Pricing

Quarterly fee: $1,800. Early sign-up discount: −$100. Total quarterly fee: $1,700.

Notes: Receive a $150/quarter discount by working with one of our Associate Counselors. CSU/UC-only students receive a $1,000 discount on the final quarter.