So you have a high school junior…it’s only January, so college planning can wait, right? Wrong.
There is so much your college-bound junior can focus on in the first six months of the year that they simply won’t have time for in the fall. Thinking intentionally about college early on will allow your child to relax and focus on themselves and narrow in on what matters most about college. And even better, starting early leads to improved outcomes at the end of the day.
When time is on your side, there is room for self-discovery. There is enough time to create an individualized strategy for college success. And there is time for decision-making about ACT or SAT test or test-optional planning, time for college tours and information sessions, and time for further college research. There is time to think carefully about majors and careers, and time to think about summer. There is even time to begin thinking about potential college essay topics 🙂
EARLY COLLEGE PLAN: YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
The last few years have taught us so much. More than ever, these years taught us that high school students need a college advising resource they can rely on. They need coaches who believe in their true potential, who can provide guidance and structure so that they use their time wisely! Your child needs someone who can help them make the best choices with an end-goal for the best-right fit colleges admission in mind. That’s what we do at Colledge.
We start by creating a “best right-fit” college list for our students early in the spring. Then with our low homework policy, we develop an action plan that includes ways your child should pursue deeper research, have more meaningful college engagement, and develop a strategic approach to narrow down their college list.
Students are most successful when they have feedback, structure, and direction from our advisors. We want to keep your student moving and we can do this best when we have time and meet on a regular basis.
Now is the time to act if you want your junior to get the guidance they need. We start our contracts in January of junior year, we fill up fast each year and we may not have room as we get closer to college deadlines.
With over 24 years of experience as a college admissions officer and college advisor, I know the time and effort it takes to get in to great colleges. And with a team of experts ready to help, we know the qualities and unique set of strengths colleges seek.
If you want your child to have a calm, meaningful experience with their college planning in 2023, reach out to us now. Together, we can learn how your child likes to work and what matters most to them. We’ll help you figure out if we’re the right fit for your family. Click HERE for an introductory call today!
