Sophomore Year
Begin the post-secondary planning and preparation process early by participating in guided self-reflection, career mentoring, and intentionally design your future. I ask teens to envision their life 20 years from now. They are so lucky they actually get to design what that will look like if mentored well. Sophomore year is also a wonderful time to begin a passion project that can serve as a capstone high school accomplishment. This service assists students in passion project management and big picture planning regarding extra-curricular activities, community service, and academic classes. I also assist with college research as well as general guidance throughout the year. Building a relationship with me sophomore year lends itself beautifully to having a rich and potent experience while tackling some of the "harder" work junior and senior years.
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Assist in creating and curating the college list (reach, target & safety schools)
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Guide Student in self reflection to determine interests, learning style, and goals for the best fit learning environment
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Help create a well-researched college list with Student
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Organize school research and priorities in a shared spreadsheet
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Determine parameters regarding location and budget, as well as pedagogical, religious, ideological, and ethical considerations
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Help facilitate or schedule college visits
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Help Student create questions and “look-fors” while on a campus visit
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Guide Student in campus reflection after campus visits
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Refine list to a reasonable and varied final list
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Initial student and family assessment, profile and evaluation to determine college goals, intentions, preferences, etc.
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Advising on summer enrichment activities
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Evaluation and advising on high school academics, standardized test plan, and extra-curriculars
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Guide Student through the preparation of an extra-curricular activities resume/brag sheet
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Guide Student in soliciting letters of recommendation
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Guide Student in major & career mentoring
Up to 15 private 45–min meetings for Sophomore year usually November–April.-