9th to 11th Grades - Starting early

10 To 12 Sessions

At this stage we meet or correspond almost monthly with our students. While the fall of senior year is the most crucial time, with a number of vital steps and deadlines, it's hard to overemphasize the value of starting early. Our Gold program provides students and their families the advantages of early guidance, more practice and better preparation throughout the high school years. Our students are more self-reliant and have more confidence.

• Assess academic performance
• Help with organizational and study skills
• Narrow choice of colleges
• Prepare for standardized testing, including SAT/ACT essays
• If appropriate, consider outside tutors for SAT I and SAT II prep
• Select a topic for college application essays; write first draft
• Plan an itinerary for college visits during the spring of junior year
• Practice college interviews
• Strategies for teacher recommendations
• Evaluate internships, community service and extra-curricular activities
  
  

12th Grade - Crunch time

10 To 12 Sessions

From August, we meet or email almost weekly with our seniors. This is "crunch time."

• Polish application essays
• Finish early action applications by November 1.
• Finalize and mail applications
  
  

12th Grade - Evaluation and conclusion time

2 Sessions

We conclude with two additional sessions in the spring as well as our "Coping in College" seminar to hone skills such as time management, stress management, registering for courses, study skills, and group living arrangements.

• Evaluate acceptances
• Help families negotiate the best financial aid package.
• "Coping in College" seminar