Junior Strategy — Grade 11
Position the Profile. Build the List. Prepare the Application.
Junior year is when the college process becomes real. High-touch guidance during the most critical year of the college journey.
Schedule a Conversation →Why Junior Year Is Pivotal
Junior year is the turning point. Testing, college research, list building, essay development — the work that defines a student's application begins now.
The Junior Strategy program provides high-touch guidance during the most critical year of the college journey. With 12 dedicated student strategy sessions, families move from awareness to action — building a realistic, well-researched list and beginning the application narrative that will carry a student into senior year.
This is not a check-the-box program. It is a sustained, strategic engagement that keeps students informed, families aligned, and the process moving forward with purpose.
Junior Year Timeline
College Research + Testing Strategy
Identify academic, social, and financial fit. Build testing strategy and timeline. Begin preliminary college research.
College List + Campus Exploration
Refine and build the college list across reach, target, and likely categories. Plan campus visits and virtual exploration.
Essay Development + Application Strategy
Begin essay brainstorming and development. Establish the application strategy and prepare for senior year launch.
Session Topics
Student Strategy Sessions (12 sessions)
- College search and fit — academic, social, and financial
- Building the college application list across reach, target, and likely
- Understanding enrollment opportunities and challenges
- Creating the application strategy
- Essay development and application writing
- Testing strategy and preparation planning
Caregiver Strategy Session (45 min)
- Understanding what success looks like at this stage
- Evaluating the college application list
- Assessing financial fit across the list
- Supporting your student through a high-stakes year
Unlimited Engagement
- Access to your assigned counselor throughout the entire program term
- Email and messaging support for questions, decisions, and check-ins
- Responsive guidance as the year evolves
Program Investment
Grade 11 — Full Year Program
Junior year waits for no one
The earlier families engage in junior year, the more options remain open. Start the conversation now.
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