Junior Year College Prep
This is YOUR Year. Time To Put Your College Plan Together.
Let Us Be Your Compass
Start Your High School Career Right & Stay On Track to Achieve Your Goals
What Questions Can You Answer with Our Junior Year Services?
What Should I Do During My Junior Year?
- Increase the rigor of your course schedule with ongoing academic advising
- Apply to summer programs/ internships/ and jobs in alignment with your major and passion
- Get ready for testing and begin ACT and SAT test prep
Which College is Right For Me?
- Research colleges; discuss opportunities to meet and network with college reps and how to continue to learn about colleges of interests
- Determine which colleges to visit and when; set up itinerary and prep
- Start to narrow down prospective college list with possible ED schools
- Continue working on “ Demonstrated Interest” to schools on college list
What Do I Need for Letters of Recommendations?
Optimize Your Letters of Recommendations
- Strategize and provide support in acquiring targeted letters of recommendation
- Prepare email or personal request language
Get Ready for the Common Application/ Coalition/ UC App
- Create application account
- Start brainstorming personal essay topics and create outline
How Do I Optimize My Summer?
College List:
● Establish a balanced college list of safety, target and reaches including financial safeties
● Decide on ED/ RD/EA school
● Continue to visit colleges if needed when possible followed by debriefing sessions
Extra-curricular Resume:
● Create a more detailed resume to highlight specific focus – full PDF
● Create 150 character per activity resume for C.App
Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays:
● Complete working draft of Common App essay
● After Aug 1 – tackle all supporting and optional essays
Testing:
● Continue test prep if not finished with standardized testing
● Strategize which school to send scores to
What Do I Want to Do With the Rest of My Life?
- Explore potential majors that relate to the student’s emerging academic and extracurricular profile
- Begin to identify specialized majors where applicable to insure students meet application requirements
See What Fellow Students are Saying About Our University Counseling Services
Alexandra’s insight and guidance throughout the college application process was instrumental in choosing the appropriate schools to apply to resulting in a diverse group of acceptance choices. The process was efficient and organized and allowed us to focus our energy on supporting our daughter as she made this important decision. Alexandra exceeded our expectations in her professionalism and abilities.
I highly recommend Alexandra! She has worked closely with myself and my daughter Rachel since August of last year. Her help has been invaluable to us navigating the college application process. She is very knowledgeable about what the colleges are looking for and helped guide my daughter in so many aspects. Alexandra walked my daughter through applying for colleges and setting up the Common App, submitting grades and essays. She encouraged Rachel to take the ACT one more time to get that one extra point and she did it!
My experience working with Alex was amazing. She was so attentive and helpful throughout the entire process. Any question I had was answered and any issue that came up during the college admission process was taken care of effectively. She provided an endless amount of support and even got me excited to go when I was unsure if college was for me or not. Even if you feel confident in your abilities to fill out forms and write essays, I still recommend her because she really help you reach the next level. I could not have done it without her!
Before working with Alex, I felt overwhelmed by all the different parts of the application process—especially writing my essays and keeping track of deadlines. But once we started working together, everything became more manageable. She kept me on track and made sure I didn’t miss a thing. Her check-ins kept me accountable and made me feel supported, even when I was stressed. I always knew what I had to do next because she helped me stay organized, which gave me the confidence to keep moving forward. Thanks to Alex, I was able to focus and submit everything on time without losing my mind!
Alex helped bring structure and clarity to a process that often felt overwhelming. From refining the college list to keeping my daughter on schedule with deadlines, her insight into the admissions landscape gave us peace of mind. I appreciated her professionalism and how she alleviated much of the stress for us during such a critical time.
What helped me the most about working with Alex was how she made sure I didn’t fall behind. She always followed up and kept me focused so I wouldn’t end up rushing at the last minute. Her support with my personal statement, supplemental essays, and resume really helped me stay motivated and get everything done. There were a lot of moments where I would’ve just put things off, but she made sure I was sticking to the plan. I never felt overwhelmed because she broke everything into manageable steps. If you’re someone who struggles with deadlines or staying organized, working with Alex is a game changer.
Working with Alexandra was an absolute gift. She helped guide our son through every step of the college application process, from researching schools to crafting thoughtful essays. The way she held him accountable while reducing stress was exactly what we needed. I can’t imagine having done this without her support.
I wasn’t sure where to begin—especially when it came to building my college list and putting together my extracurricular resume. I had no idea how to make everything sound good or what colleges were even looking for. Alex helped me feel more confident from the start. She explained every part of the process, guided me through what I needed to focus on, and gave me honest, helpful feedback on my essays. I also appreciated that she gave me space to explore my options while always being there when I needed help or reassurance. Her support made a huge difference in how I approached this whole experience.
Alex was incredibly reliable and always knew how to help me find the right words for my essays. I was really nervous about how to make my writing stand out, but she helped me improve both my personal statement and supplemental responses in a way that felt natural and authentic. Her feedback helped me understand how to strengthen my voice without changing who I am. It was also reassuring to know that I could count on her to keep me on track with deadlines and help me feel more confident in what I was submitting. She made the whole process feel less intimidating.
Before working with Alex, I didn’t even know where to start. I was worried about choosing the right schools, managing deadlines, and getting everything done on time. Alex helped me organize every step—from building my list to knowing exactly what was due and when. What made the biggest difference was her help with brainstorming and editing my essays. She guided me through multiple drafts, and I could see my writing improve each time. If you’re unsure about the process, I’d absolutely recommend working with her. She makes everything feel doable and takes a huge weight off your shoulders.
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