College Prep Checkpoint
Wondering if your student is heading in the right direction to be prepared for college? You’re not alone. In today's competitive college landscape, a strong academic record is a starting point, but it’s not the whole story. Colleges are looking for students who are not just academically prepared, but also engaged outside the classroom in activities they find meaningful. Why? Because in holistic review, admissions committees try to envision the kind of student and community member the applicant would be on their campus.
What Does the College Prep Checkpoint Offer Your Student?
This personalized consultation provides guidance and practical tools to help your student navigate the college admissions process with clarity and intention. It’s about creating a meaningful narrative that showcases their unique strengths and passions - because that is what moves the needle from “competitive applicant” to “compelling community member.”
Here’s what the College Prep Checkpoint covers:
Build Academic Rigor and Depth: It is important to balance rigor with interests and performance - and to make informed choices with an understanding of the pros and cons of options such as on-level, college prep, honors, AP, IB, Dual Enrollment. When students have a particular major in mind, we review the recommended courses to maximize preparedness for college success, as well as college admissions.
Develop Leadership and Impact in Meaningful Activities: I coach students to explore and deepen involvement over time, developing leadership and impact in the activities that matter most to them.
Determine the Right Test and Timeline: I offer a personalized ACT/SAT plan tailored to each student’s academic progress and schedule. This strategic approach reduces stress and maximizes their chances of success.
What You and Your Student Will Receive:
Academic & Extracurricular Review: A thorough review the student transcript, course schedule, testing strategy, and activities to provide a clear picture of their profile and directional feedback.
Personalized College Workbook: Spreadsheet-based planner for academics, activities, and testing, along with self-assessment exercises to guide self-reflection on strengths and interests as they prepare for college.
Two Personalized 1:1 Sessions: One 30-minute kickoff session to set the stage and one 90-minute feedback & strategy session, plus asynchronous professional analysis and review time.
The College Prep Checkpoint is designed to give 9th - 11th grade students personalized feedback and agency in their own process and guiding them to create their own meaningful path in preparation for college.
