Preparing Your College Plans
Personalized guidance to boost academics, leadership, and college prep—setting your junior year up for success.
WHAT WE OFFER
How does 11th Grade Mentorship Work?
Didn’t get to start earlier with us? No worries—we still have time to build a roadmap to enhance your 11th grader’s profile for the 12th grade college application season.
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Strategic Prioritization - +
Based on your student’s dream college and desired major, we identify key areas to focus on—whether it’s boosting their GPA, acing standardized tests, or taking on leadership in extracurriculars.
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Holistic College Planning - +
In 11th grade, we start building a college list tailored to your student’s interests and create a roadmap to maximize their opportunities this year.
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Achievable Aspirational Goals - +
Still looking to dive into a passion project, internship, or research opportunity? Time may be tight, but with determination, it’s never too late!
Personalized Guidance for Every Student
We use tailored support and data-driven insights to help students achieve their unique college goals. Our mentorship program is designed to help students navigate the crucial application process while providing practical, strategic assistance that has an impact.
Step 1
Initial Assessment
We begin by carefully examining the students' academic and extracurricular accomplishments to identify their areas of strength and growth.
Step 2
Academic, Testing, & Extracurricular Roadmap
After the assessment, we will design a customized strategy to boost academic performance and standardized test scores and engage in meaningful activities that align with the student’s interests.
Step 3
College List and Theme Development
We work with students to create an initial college list that includes a balance of match and reach schools, focusing on what best fits the student’s profile and aspirations while creating a theme to help them stand out.
Step 4
Personal Statement & Essays
Our mentors are experienced and understand how vital personal statements and essays are during admission. Staying on the student’s theme, they guide brainstorming, storytelling techniques, and prepare them to make a memorable impression.
Roadmap for 11th Grade Success
Fall:
Setting the Foundation
In the fall of 11th grade, we focus on boosting your grades and solidifying their foundation in key subjects. We help them take on leadership roles in extracurriculars to maximize their impact and start exploring the qualities they value most in a college.
Winter:
Standardized Testing & College Research
Drive into SAT/ACT prep and take practice tests to determine your baseline. Start researching colleges that match your academic interests, campus preferences, and career goals, creating a preliminary list.
Spring:
College List & Essay Brainstorming
Finalize your college list with a mix of reach, match, and safety schools. Begin brainstorming topics for your statement and identify potential essay themes highlighting your unique story and strengths.
Summer:
Intensive Application Prep
Dedicate your time to drafting and refining your statement and essays with guidance from our mentors. If necessary, prepare for additional testing and ensure your application components reflect your best self.
Setting the Foundation
In the fall of 11th grade, we focus on boosting your grades and solidifying their foundation in key subjects. We help you take on leadership roles in extracurriculars to maximize your impact and start exploring the qualities that are most valued by colleges.
Standardized Testing & College Research
Dive into SAT/ACT prep with practice tests to establish a baseline. Begin researching colleges that align with your academic interests, campus preferences, and career goals to create a preliminary list.
College List & Essay Brainstorming
Finalize your college list with a balanced mix of reach, match, and safety schools. Start brainstorming personal statement ideas and identify essay themes that showcase your unique story and strengths.
Intensive Application Prep
Even though it's summer, you'll be busy! We'll focus on drafting and refining your personal statement and essays. Additionally, we'll help you prepare for any additional testing, if needed, and ensure every application component highlights your best self.
Setting the Foundation
In the fall of 11th grade, we focus on boosting your grades and solidifying their foundation in key subjects. We help you take on leadership roles in extracurriculars to maximize your impact and start exploring the qualities that are most valued by colleges.
Standardized Testing & College Research
Dive into SAT/ACT prep with practice tests to establish a baseline. Begin researching colleges that align with your academic interests, campus preferences, and career goals to create a preliminary list.
College List & Essay Brainstorming
Finalize your college list with a balanced mix of reach, match, and safety schools. Start brainstorming personal statement ideas and identify essay themes that showcase your unique story and strengths.
Intensive Application Prep
Even though it's summer, you'll be busy! We'll focus on drafting and refining your personal statement and essays. Additionally, we'll help you prepare for any additional testing, if needed, and ensure every application component highlights your best self.
Who Are We?
Parent's Stories
LK 2023
“PathIvy made it easy for her to understand the big picture of what was required, focus on what was important based on her interests, her achievements, more importantly her aspirations and keep track of her progress. I really liked the regular webinars on various application topics helped us tremendously. Thank you Vicky and PathIvy team!!!”