The Pre-Season Pass
A head start on the college process — built for freshman year to lay a solid foundation and start early.
- Several core milestones your student will revisit in later years — done early, with room to breathe and strategize.
- An early exploratory college list your student can live with, question, and reshape over time.
- Course selection guidance that's especially made for 9th graders balancing rigor and well-being.
- Forward planning for Summer and beyond guided by passion and strategy.
The Pre-Season Journey
Four meetings spread across the year.
Scheduling & Planning Meeting
Getting the logistics locked down before the real work starts.
- Set a baseline schedule for the year
- Schedule upcoming meetings
- Get access to the client portal
Initial Family Meeting
Getting to know your coach — and getting your bearings.
- Review pre-meeting questionnaires for student and parent
- Discuss current course rigor and academic goals for next year and beyond
- Introduce how the year ahead will unfold
Academic Advising & Course Selection
Rigor and well-being, in balance.
- Sort out which classes and activities matter most for your student's goals
- Discuss study habits, note-taking, tutoring, and what's worked (or hasn't)
- Early, informal thoughts on test prep and assessment timing
Looking Ahead: Summer & Extracurricular Planning
What matters to you most? What should this summer feel like?
- Explore how interests translate into summer options: academic, work, research, volunteer
- Plan authentic, sustainable involvement in school activities, athletics, arts, or volunteering
Why start this in 9th grade?
The meetings above happen again in 10th and 11th grade in progressively more depth as part of the Season Pass. Doing early planning in 9th grade positions your student for success which makes the process easier!
More time, less stress
Spreading foundational work across three years means less work during the highest-pressure year of the process.
A wiser choice
Students who've had time to reflect tend to land on schools that actually fit — not just ones that were available.
Meet a Coach First
We'd be glad to offer a free introductory meeting before you commit to anything.
