9th-11th Grade Annual Advising Package

Package: 10 Hours of Personalized College Planning
Audience: Students in Grades 9–11
Format: Virtual or In-Person | Flexible scheduling

The 10-hour College Advising Package is designed to guide students through the foundational steps of college and career readiness — from self-discovery to strategic planning. Using The College Doc and College UnMazed frameworks, students will develop a personalized roadmap that aligns their strengths, interests, and academic goals with future college and career pathways.

Package Goals

• Build clarity and confidence in the college journey

• Create an academic and extracurricular plan aligned with college goals

• Introduce college search and scholarship tools early

• Develop a personalized College & Career Readiness Portfolio

Session Breakdown (10 Hours Total)

Example (based on student’s needs and individual plan)

Session 1 – Getting Started
Students and families meet with the advisor to review academic records, set short- and long-term goals, and outline a customized advising plan.

Session 2 – Self-Discovery
Students complete career and personality assessments to identify interests, values, and learning preferences. Together we interpret results and connect them to potential career fields.

Session 3 – Academic Planning
We map out a four-year high school plan that balances rigor and fit, considering graduation requirements, dual enrollment, and honors or AP courses.

Session 4 – Activities & Leadership
Students explore extracurriculars, volunteer work, and leadership opportunities that strengthen their resumes and reflect authentic passions.

Session 5 – Early College Options
We review dual enrollment, AP, IB, and AICE options to determine the best academic path and ensure alignment with future college goals.

Session 6 – College Exploration
Students are introduced to the “6 Keys of College Fit” framework to research majors, campus culture, and select an initial list of potential colleges.

Session 7 – Campus Engagement
Learn how to evaluate colleges through campus visits and online tours, including questions to ask and ways to assess student life, academics, and affordability.

Session 8 – Financial Readiness
Families receive an introduction to scholarships, Bright Futures, Step Up, and financial aid basics, including strategies to build an affordable college list.

Session 9 – Resume & Portfolio Development
Students build a professional résumé and begin a digital portfolio highlighting academics, service, leadership, and accomplishments.

Session 10 – Strategic Roadmap
In the final session, we review all materials, set summer and post-secondary goals, and create a personalized roadmap for testing, applications, and scholarships.