Grade 10

Refine Direction. Strategize Academics. Plan Intentionally.

Sophomore year is one of the most important — and often overlooked — moments in the college journey. The Sophomore Launch program helps families move beyond general exploration and begin building a thoughtful strategy for the years ahead.

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Why Sophomore Year Matters

The most overlooked year — and one of the most important

The decisions families make in 10th grade ripple through junior and senior year. Course selections, extracurricular commitments, and testing timelines all begin taking shape now.

Refine direction before the critical junior year
Strategize academic course selections thoughtfully
Develop a roadmap with intention — not reaction
Build the junior toolkit before the pressure begins

The families who enter junior year with clarity are the ones
who started the real conversation in sophomore year.

Who This Program Is For

This program is designed for 10th grade families who are ready to:

Move beyond general exploration into intentional planning
Build a strategic roadmap for the junior and senior years
Understand how sophomore choices affect college admissions
Align as a family around academic and extracurricular priorities
Enter junior year informed, organized, and ahead of the curve

What We Cover Together

Family Strategy Sessions (3 sessions × 90 min)

Defining Success — what does the right college look like for your family?
Addressing Anxiety — normalizing the process and reducing pressure
Understanding the Higher Education Landscape
Demystifying Admissions — what colleges actually look for
Academic Counseling — course selection and rigor
Extracurricular Strategy — depth vs. breadth
Building the Student Roadmap for junior and senior year
Financial Strategy and Planning — early awareness of cost and aid

Student Strategy Sessions (3 sessions × 1 hr)

Future Exploration — interests, strengths, and emerging passions
Connecting Interests to Fields of Study
Experiential Learning Strategy — internships, community, leadership
Understanding the World of Work and career pathways
Strengthening College Research Skills
Personal Impact — what makes this student unique?
Academic Advising — GPA, rigor, and planning ahead
Building the Junior Toolkit — what students need heading into 11th grade

Caregiver Strategy Session (30 min)

Resources for navigating the evolving admissions landscape
Clarifying expectations around success and fit
Understanding the student's strengths, challenges, and learning style
How to support exploration without adding pressure

Program Investment

$10,000

Total Session Time: 8 hours

3 Family Strategy Sessions (90 min each)

3 Student Strategy Sessions (1 hr each)

1 Caregiver Strategy Session (30 min)

Unlimited counselor engagement during program period

Sibling Rate: $3,750 (includes 3 hours dedicated student session time)

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What Families Gain

A clear, strategic plan for junior and senior year
Aligned family expectations around college, cost, and fit
A student who understands their own direction and strengths
Confidence heading into the most critical application years
A foundation that maximizes the value of school counseling resources

The result: families entering the critical junior year with clarity, alignment, and confidence.