Personalized Prep Plan
Grades 8-10
A customized roadmap to help your student become a stronger, more competitive college applicant, starting the moment you leave your first session.
Most families want their child to be competitive, but they don’t know how or when to start. Between course selection, activities, summer programs, testing, and new admissions trends, it’s normal to feel unsure or worried about missing something important.
A personalized prep plan gives your family clarity and direction so every step your student takes from 8th–10th grade truly counts.
Clear Direction
Know exactly what your student should focus on now to become competitive later.
Competitive Positioning
A roadmap based on your student’s strengths, goals, and interests.
No More
Guessing
Every academic year, activity, and summer has a purpose and strategy, planned by an admissions expert.
What’s Included
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Review of academic history, interests, goals, and strengths
Discussion of career pathways and potential majors
Evaluation of current activities, clubs, and time commitments
(Meeting 1: Goals + Interests Assessment)
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A detailed written plan, often 20+ pages, covering:
Course selection for optimal rigor (school-based + outside options)
Extracurricular development (clubs, leadership, new opportunities)
Summer programs & internships selected for fit and competitiveness
Competition recommendations (science fairs, challenges, Olympiads, etc.)
Academic enrichment (research, online courses, community college classes)
Testing timeline with recommendations based on strategy
Seasonal guidance so students know exactly what to do and when
This plan starts where your student is now and covers through college application season.
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Full walkthrough of the plan
Clear explanation of why each recommendation matters
Prioritization guidance so students don’t feel overwhelmed
(Meeting 2: Plan Review + Q&A)
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Dedicated follow-up meeting
Answers to student and parent questions
Overview of what matters and what doesn’t in highly selective admissions
Clarification of common misconceptions
(Meeting 3: College Admissions Mini-Workshop)
How It Works
Introductory Strategy Meeting
We discuss your student’s interests, academic trajectory, and long-term goals.
Development of the Personalized Plan
Your custom plan is created using a detailed analysis of academics, activities, major interests, goals, and competitive positioning.
Plan Review Meeting
We walk through the full plan together so your family understands exactly what to do and why it matters.
Q&A and Admissions Overview
Learn about the admissions process and how the next few years fit into the bigger picture.
Follow-Up Document
You leave with an actionable plan you can use for the next several years.
Decisions + Next Steps
When decisions are released, I help your family interpret results, compare offers, and plan letters of continued interest as needed for deferrals and waitlists.
Pricing
Personalized Prep Plan: $850
Includes:
3 one-hour meetings
20+ page personalized written plan
Strategy guidance through the beginning of senior year
Discounted rates on future college application support in 11th - 12th grade
Ready to become a more competitive applicant?
Schedule a consultation, and we’ll walk through whether this package is the best fit.
Need something different? Contact me to discuss a customized support plan.