Sophomore Launch — Grade 10
Refine Direction. Strategize Academics. Plan Intentionally.
Sophomore year is one of the most important — and most overlooked — moments in the college journey. The foundation for junior year decisions is forming right now.
Schedule a Conversation →Why Sophomore Year Is Pivotal
By this stage, students are developing academic interests, extracurricular commitments are taking shape, and the foundation for junior year decisions is forming. Without guidance, these decisions are often made without a clear understanding of how they connect to future opportunities.
The Sophomore Launch program helps families move beyond general exploration and begin building a thoughtful strategy for the years ahead.
The result: families entering the critical junior year with clarity, alignment, and confidence.
Who This Is For
For families whose student is in 10th grade — and who recognize that the next two years will determine much of what's possible in the application process.
- Students ready to connect their interests to a longer-term direction
- Parents seeking to understand the admissions landscape before junior year
- Families who want an aligned strategy — not guesswork
- Students preparing to enter the critical junior year from a position of strength
How the Program Is Structured
Sessions total 8 hours across family, student, and parent formats — each with its own focus and objectives.
Family Strategy Sessions — 3 sessions, 90 min each
- Defining success — for the student and for the family
- Addressing anxiety and managing expectations
- Understanding the higher education landscape
- Demystifying admissions — how decisions are actually made
- Academic counseling and extracurricular strategy
- Building the student roadmap
- Financial strategy and planning conversations
Student Strategy Sessions — 3 sessions, 1 hour each
- Future exploration — imagining life and work at age 25
- Connecting interests to fields of study
- Experiential learning strategy
- Understanding the world of work
- Strengthening college research skills
- Academic advising and building the junior toolkit
Parent Strategy Session — 1 session, 30 min
- Resources for supporting students through the evolving admissions landscape
- Clarifying expectations and aligning with your student's goals
- Understanding your student's strengths and challenges
- Frameworks for supporting exploration without pressure
Program Investment
+ Unlimited engagement with your assigned counselor during the program period
Sibling rate: $3,750
Enter junior year from a position of strength.
Schedule a 20-minute introductory conversation — no commitment, no pressure.
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