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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

Sophomore year is when general exploration sharpens into real direction. Students are old enough to begin thinking meaningfully about the future, but still have the time and flexibility to chart a thoughtful course.

Families who engage during sophomore year enter the critical junior year with clarity, alignment, and confidence — rather than scrambling to catch up.

Who This Program Is For

This program is designed for families who want to:

How the Sophomore Launch Works

Total Session Time: 8 hours · Plus unlimited engagement during program period

Family Strategy Sessions (3 sessions · 90 min each)

  • Defining success for your student and your family
  • Addressing academic and college-related anxiety
  • Understanding the higher education landscape
  • Demystifying college admissions processes
  • Academic counseling and course planning
  • Extracurricular strategy and intentional involvement
  • Building the student roadmap for junior year
  • Financial strategy and early planning

Student Strategy Sessions (3 sessions · 1 hr each)

  • Future exploration and discovering areas of genuine interest
  • Connecting interests to potential fields of study
  • Experiential learning strategy — internships, volunteering, projects
  • Understanding the world of work and emerging career pathways
  • Strengthening college research skills
  • Exploring personal impact and community engagement
  • Academic advising and building the junior toolkit

Caregiver Strategy Session (1 session · 30 min)

  • Resources for understanding the evolving admissions landscape
  • Clarifying caregiver expectations for the years ahead
  • Understanding your student's strengths and challenges
  • Supporting exploration without over-directing

Program Investment

$10,000
Sophomore Launch Program
Dedicated counselor throughout the program
3 Family Strategy Sessions (90 min each)
3 Student Strategy Sessions (1 hr each)
1 Caregiver Strategy Session (30 min)
Unlimited engagement during program period
$3,750
Sibling Rate
3 hours dedicated student session time
Available when enrolling a sibling alongside primary student

What Families Gain

Families entering junior year informed are families who lead — rather than follow — the college process.

What Comes Next

Build the foundation for junior year.

Sophomore year is when strategy begins. Let's start your family's planning now.

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