Launch Pad

Building Your College-Ready Foundation

STEP 1 OF 4 · GRADE 9 · RISING FRESHMAN

2 semesters · 20 live sessions · $97/month · Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

20

Live sessions/year

4

Sessions/month

$97

Per month

$970

Annual total

What Every Student Receives

4 live Zoom sessions/month (75 min each)

Session recordings within 24 hours

Monthly Q&A session

Up to 6 students per cohort

Premium resource library access

1 email check-in per month

20-Session Curriculum

The Big Picture

How admissions works; myths vs. reality

Know Yourself First

Strengths, interests, early values

Course Selection 101

Rigor, GPA, 4-year academic map

Exploring Interests

Clubs, sports, arts, volunteering

The Activity Landscape

EC types; quality over quantity

Summer Planning

Programs, jobs, projects

Building Good Habits

Organization, time management

Reading & Writing Connection

Why these matter now

Test Awareness

SAT/ACT overview; PSAT 8/9

Fall Wrap-Up

Progress review, Q&A, spring preview

Digital Presence & Brand

Social media awareness

Mentors & Relationships

Building trusted adult connections

Leadership Basics

Formal and informal leadership

Research & Curiosity

Passion projects, competitions

Financial Aid Primer

FAFSA, merit vs. need, net price

What Colleges Really Read

Holistic review deep-dive

Sophomore Year Preview

Course decisions; what changes

Activity Audit

What to keep, deepen, or change

Year-End Reflection

Intentions for sophomore year

Celebration & Next Steps

Upgrade options; Beyond Ivy intro

Launch Pad

Grade 9

Momentum

Grade 10

Ascent

Grade 11

Beyond Ivy

Senior