Junior
Junior Package
Val meets with the student every month starting at the end of sophomore year or the start or junior year to craft a list of possible careers, majors, and colleges. Val will also help the student prepare for the SATs and investigate whether the student should also take the ACTs. Val will help the student prepare an academic resume and explore extra curricular and summer opportunities based on the student’s interests.
Review of personal student and parent questionnaires and transcript
Selecting and succeeding in a challenging but balanced course schedule
Preparing for and taking the SAT, ACT, and AP exams
Selecting and continuing with extracurricular activities that you enjoy
Exploring the factors that matter most to you in your college selection
Developing a balanced list of possible colleges, noting application requirements and deadlines
Building relationships with teacher and counselors
Collecting and exploring application materials at colleges of interest
Writing a draft of your college essay(s)
Preparing for and making the most of your college visits
Considering summer plans, including internships, part-time jobs, and pre-college programs