Sample High School Timeline
Grade 9 Objective
Getting to know each other and identifying student strengths
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Initial family meeting to discuss services offered. Learn about family goals and objectives
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Student meeting to determine student strengths, weaknesses, talents, and interests
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Deep dive on course curriculum sequencing and analysis of transcript and school profile
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Sophomore year academic schedule planning, review tentative testing plan, build an extracurricular and leadership enrichment strategy, and plan for a fulfilling and productive summer experience
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Grade 10 Objective
Building an academic and leadership strategy
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Student meeting to discuss PSAT/PLAN (Practice ACT) results
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Review freshman/sophomore academic record
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Discuss appropriate extracurricular activities
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Recommendations for standardized testing strategy and course tutoring, if applicable
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Determine junior year course sequence
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Review dual enrollment candidacy and make appropriate recommendations, if applicable
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Summer enrichment planning
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Grade 11 Objective
Completing standardized testing and building the college list
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Analysis of academic record
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Testing strategy for SAT, ACT, AP, IB, CLEP, etc.
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Student research on schools of interest
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Teacher recommendation planning and strategy
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Tips for productive college visits
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Establishment of a customized student college list
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Creation of a notable student resume
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Summer enrichment planning
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Grade 12 Objective
Finalizing the list, completing applications, and making the final decision
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Determination of 8-12 colleges with a range of high probability (likely), medium probability (possible), and low probability schools (reach)
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Action plan to ensure completion of all necessary tasks
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Teacher recommendations and school forms
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Scholarship advising
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Determination of appropriate college application deadlines to meet (Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Regular, Rolling, etc)
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Support and review of essays for all required and supplemental questions
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Tips on interview techniques and mock interview practice, if applicable