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.
Assist in creating and curating the college list (reach, target & safety schools)
Guide Student in self reflection to determine interests, learning style, and goals for the best fit learning environment
Help create a well-researched college list with Student
Organize school research and priorities in a shared spreadsheet
Determine parameters regarding location and budget, as well as pedagogical, religious, ideological, and ethical considerations
Help facilitate or schedule college visits
Help Student create questions and “look-fors” while on a campus visit
Guide Student in campus reflection after campus visits
Refine list to a reasonable and varied final list
Initial student and family assessment, profile and evaluation to determine college goals, intentions, preferences, etc.
Advising on summer enrichment activities
Evaluation and advising on high school academics, standardized test plan, and extra-curriculars
Guide Student through the preparation of an extra-curricular activities resume/brag sheet
Guide Student in soliciting letters of recommendation
Guide Student in major & career mentoring
Up to 15 private 45–min meetings for Sophomore year usually November–April.