College planning made clear.

1. How college planning works. Set up a family planning folder for grades, test results and activities.
2. Plan a meaningful summer. Build a summer plan around your interests.
3. Move from middle to high school. Create the first version of your four-year course plan.

Each core session lasts 60 minutes. Admissions will confirm session dates and times with each attendee.

1. Reconnect and set goals. Update your record and set goals for the year.
2. Course rigor, GPA and activities. Build the first version of your activities résumé.
3. Research summer opportunities. Create a summer plan and a list of opportunities to apply for.
4. Choose grade 10 courses. Update your four-year course plan.

Optional: a 60-minute Passion Project Lab to create a project charter.

Each core session lasts 60 minutes. Admissions will confirm session dates and times with each attendee.

1. Reconnect and set goals. Update your academic and activities record.
2. PSAT and future testing. Create your testing calendar.
3. Plan a meaningful summer. Research opportunities and prepare applications.
4. Explore college fit. Define what matters to you in a college.
5. Plan college visits. Create a visit plan and learn how to engage with colleges.
6. Choose grade 11 courses and leadership goals. Update your course plan and set an activities goal.

Optional: a 30-minute testing check-in to decide on summer preparation.

Each core session lasts 60 minutes. Admissions will confirm session dates and times with each attendee.

1. Plan your junior year. Build your junior-year testing calendar.
2. Choose a testing strategy. Plan SAT or ACT preparation and understand college testing policies.
3. Build your college list. Research colleges and create a first categorized shortlist.
4. Plan your junior summer. Identify experiences that support your interests and goals.
5. Refine your list and compare costs. Update your shortlist with cost notes.
6. Start the Common App and personal statement. Set up your application account and brainstorm essay ideas.
7. Plan visits and college engagement. Create a visit itinerary and track your college research.
8. Choose senior-year courses. Build a senior-year schedule that supports your goals.
9. Prepare for recommendations. Choose recommenders and create a brag sheet and request plan.
10. Prepare for senior summer. Create a work plan and set a target for your first essay draft.
11. Choose an early application strategy. Build a plan for early and regular application deadlines.

Each core session lasts 60 minutes. Admissions will confirm session dates and times with each attendee.

1. Common App preparation. Complete core application sections and build a deadline grid.
2. Application mechanics and checks. Create an application checklist.
3. Personal statements and supplemental essays. Organize your personal statement and supplemental essay work.
4. Scores and self-reporting. Plan score reports and required self-reported academic records.
5. Financial aid and scholarships. Build an aid and scholarship deadline plan.
6. After you submit. Track application portals and outstanding requirements.
7. College interest and update letters. Prepare appropriate updates and letters of continued interest.
8. Finish remaining applications. Review your remaining application work.
9. Respond to deferrals or denials. Plan your next steps and any appropriate response letters.
10. Stay on track after applying. Organize midyear reports and college updates.
11. Prepare for decisions. Build an offer-comparison worksheet.
12. Compare offers and choose. Work through your decision, deposit and waitlist plan.
13. Prepare for the move to college. Create a transition checklist.

Seven focused application and essay workshops are also included, bringing grade 12 to 20 sessions and the full Launch program to 31.

Each core session lasts 60 minutes. Admissions will confirm session dates and times with each attendee.