8th – 9th Grades: Your Outline

  • A four year course plan

  • Extra-curricular options based on interests

  • A standardized testing plan

  • An understanding of admission requirements and selection criteria

10th Grade: A First Draft

  • A course plan for grades 11-12

  • Moving to the next level in extra-curriculars

  • A standardized testing plan

  • An assessment of the academic profile in relation to post-secondary goals

  • Making the most of interactions with teachers, counselors and visiting college representatives

  • The in’s and out’s of college visits (try the food!)


11th Grade:  Editing and Revising your Goals

  • A course plan for grade 12

  • Paring down and digging in to extra-curriculars

  • The plan: SAT/ ACT test preparation and administration (Or NOT!)

  • Creation of a strategic college list

  • Making the most of interactions with teachers, counselors and college representatives

  • College visits, college fairs and demonstrated interest

  • Requesting letters of recommendation

  • Self-reflection exercises to prepare for essay writing (Who Am I?)

  • Guidance on financial aid, scholarships and for the student athlete

12th Grade: Publishing your Work

  • Final SAT and ACT advice (You may have checked that box, already!)

  • “Apply To” college list complete

  • Collecting letters of recommendation

  • Application schedule and checklist

  • Essay topics selected and professional guidance throughout the essay process

  • Application review

  • Interview strategies where needed (pull out your khakis and put away your leggings!)

  • Post-application support and acceptance guidance

Scroll through my recent college tours at Miami U, Indiana U, U of Tulsa, U of Tennessee, Boise State, Gonzaga, U of Idaho, Washington State U, U of Michigan and the College of Creative Studies!