Grade 11

Position the Profile. Build the List. Prepare the Application.

Junior year is when the college process becomes real. The Junior Strategy program provides high-touch guidance during the most critical year of the college journey.

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Why Junior Year Is Pivotal

The year everything comes into focus

Junior year is the single most important year in the college admissions process. Every decision — from testing to course rigor to extracurricular focus — shapes the story your student will tell in their applications.

College list development begins in earnest
Testing strategy reaches its most critical phase
The application narrative begins to take shape
Essay themes emerge through intentional reflection
Campus exploration grounds the process in reality

Junior year doesn't have to feel chaotic.
With the right guidance, it can feel purposeful and clear.

Who This Program Is For

The Junior Strategy program is designed for families who are:

Entering 11th grade and ready to move from exploration to strategy
Seeking expert guidance through the most complex year of the process
Ready to build a balanced, thoughtful college list
Wanting personalized essay development and application strategy
Committed to arriving at senior year prepared — not panicked

A Year-Long Roadmap

12 dedicated student strategy sessions + 1 Caregiver Strategy Session (45 min) + Unlimited engagement throughout program term

Junior Fall — College Research + Testing Strategy

College Search and Fit — academic, social, and financial fit
Building the College Application List (reach / target / likely)
Understanding Enrollment Opportunities and Challenges
Testing strategy — ACT/SAT timing, test-optional decisions
Positioning the academic profile for the strongest presentation

Junior Winter — College List + Campus Exploration

Refining and finalizing the college list
Campus visit planning and virtual exploration
Evaluating financial aid landscapes at target schools
Creating the Application Strategy — timeline and priorities
Early Decision / Early Action considerations

Junior Spring — Essay Development + Application Strategy

Essay Development — brainstorming, theme identification, voice
Application Writing — common app and supplemental essays
Activity list strategy and presentation
Building momentum for a strong senior year launch
Caregiver Strategy Session — list review, success definition, financial fit

Program Investment

$15,000

High-touch guidance across the full junior year

12 dedicated student strategy sessions

1 Caregiver Strategy Session (45 min)

Unlimited engagement throughout program term

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What Families Gain

A balanced, strategically built college application list
Completed or near-completed essay drafts entering senior year
A clear testing strategy with optimal timing
Aligned family expectations around college choices and cost
Confidence and momentum entering the application season