Sophomore Launch — Grade 10
Refine Direction. Strategize Academics. Plan Intentionally.
Sophomore year is one of the most important — and often overlooked — moments in the college journey.
Schedule a Conversation →Why Sophomore Year Matters
Sophomore year is when general exploration gives way to real decision-making. The courses students choose, the activities they pursue, and the direction they begin to clarify — all of it starts to matter in ways families rarely anticipate.
The Sophomore Launch program helps families move beyond general exploration and begin building a thoughtful strategy for the years ahead. With the junior year approaching, this is the moment to get aligned, informed, and intentional.
The result: families entering the critical junior year with clarity, alignment, and confidence.
Who This Program Is For
The Sophomore Launch is designed for Grade 10 students and their families who are ready to move from exploration to strategy. Families who want to understand the admissions landscape, align on expectations, and build a roadmap for the two critical years ahead.
Program Structure
- 3 Family Strategy Sessions (90 min each)
- 3 Student Strategy Sessions (1 hour each)
- 1 Caregiver Strategy Session (30 min)
- Total Session Time: 8 hours
- Unlimited engagement with assigned counselor during program period
Sibling Rate
- $3,750 for a sibling added to the program
- Includes 3 hours of dedicated student session time
Session Topics
Family Strategy Sessions
- Defining success for your family
- Addressing anxiety and setting realistic expectations
- Understanding the higher education landscape
- Demystifying the admissions process
- Academic counseling and course strategy
- Extracurricular strategy and depth over breadth
- Building the student roadmap
- Financial strategy and planning
Student Strategy Sessions
- Future exploration and connecting interests to fields of study
- Experiential learning strategy
- Understanding the world of work
- Strengthening college research skills
- Personal impact and authentic narrative development
- Academic advising and course planning
- Building the junior toolkit
Caregiver Strategy Session
- Resources for navigating the evolving admissions landscape
- Clarifying expectations for success
- Understanding your student's strengths and challenges
- Supporting exploration while keeping the student's perspective central
Program Investment
Grade 10 — Full Program
Sophomore year is a decision point
The choices made now shape the junior year that follows. Start the conversation before the window closes.
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