College Admissions Planning
Our college admissions planning program helps Grade 6–12 families in Irvine and across Orange County build a clear, evidence-based roadmap covering academics, activities, essays, school strategy, and post-admit onboarding.
College Admissions Planning Challenges & Our Solutions
Course rigor clarity
Year-by-year plans with rigor–GPA calibration and major-aligned pathways.
Fragmented activities
4-pillar matrix (Academic • Social Impact • Leadership • Passion) with tangible outputs.
Thin essay substance
BFT method to build a verified, essay-ready evidence bank.
Guesswork school lists
6-factor fit scoring + school personalities for Reach/Match/Safe and ED/EA strategy.
Timeline drift
Monthly family reviews, milestone Gantt, and a governed 12-week submission sprint.
Onboarding blind spots
Offer & aid comparison, I-20/visa, housing, first-term plan, and Writing Bridge.
College Admissions Planning: How It Works
With our college admissions planning, students align course rigor, testing, and activities to target majors while building essay-ready evidence.
This college admissions planning approach includes UC/Common App strategy, structured essay editing, interview prep, and a governed 12-Week Application Sprint.
We support official workflows. See UC Application and the Common App.
Admissions Roadmap (Grades 9–12)
Grade 9
- Foundations in English/Math/Writing
- Baseline diagnostics
- Clubs/volunteering exploration
- Reading & time-management habits
Grade 10
- 2–3 APs + first standardized test
- Focus 2–3 activity tracks
- Reach SAT/ACT goal
- Summer School, Research, Volunteer
Grade 11
- 3–5 core APs; College Level Classes
- Flagship summer/research
- Main-essay material capture; initial list
Grade 12
- ED/EA submissions; UC/RD at scale
- Interviews & scholarships
- Offer comparison & onboarding
Principle: rigorous courses • outcome-bearing activities • evidence-based essays • logical school strategy.
College Admissions Planning Services & Deliverables
Academics & Course Planning
- Year-by-year course maps aligned to offerings, capability, and target expectations
- Rigor–GPA optimization (GPA management; no indiscriminate AP loading)
- Major-aligned sequences across CS/Engineering/Business/SocSci/Humanities/Arts/Environment
- AP/Honors support with diagnostics and mastery tracking
Activities & Portfolio Outcomes
- 4-pillar matrix with artifacts (papers, talks, demos, organizational impact)
- Programs: YYGS • COSMOS • BU RISE • RSI • AI4ALL; professor-led research (local/remote)
- Rubric: relevance • output • progression • narrative value
Essays & Interviews
- BFT essay system: Brainstorm → Filter → Tag
- 5–7 bilingual line-level edits
- Interview prep: STAR method, “Why Us” logic, two mock cycles
School List & Strategy
- 6-factor fit score: GPA/rigor • testing • activity depth • major fit • culture • strategy credits
- School personalities (e.g., NYU • BU • WashU • UC system)
- Deliverables: tiered Reach/Match/Safe list, ED/EA memo, writing cues
Recent Success & Scholarship Highlights
Key levers: flagship research output, leadership in a student-run initiative, and a focused main essay anchored on curiosity → impact. Targeted recommender guidance.
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Key levers: 3–5 core APs, sustained community project with measurable outcomes, and PIQ responses mapped to UCLA’s evaluation themes (academic drive, contribution).
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Key levers: engineering build logs, competition results, concise project write-ups, and short-answer responses emphasizing collaboration, resilience, and technical depth.
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12-Week College Application Sprint
W1–2
- Finalize list & ED/EA
- Main-essay ideation
W3–4
- Main-essay draft + 1st edit
- Start supplementals
- Activities inventory
W5–6
- Main-essay 2nd edit
- Supplementals
- Recommender packets • platform setup
W7
- Early-round QA
- Submit early schools
W8–10
- RD workflows
- Deepen supplementals
- Two interview mocks
W11–12
- Status audits • scholarships
- Submit remaining RD
- Receipt archive pack
Offer → college onboarding
Decision support
Offer & aid comparison with structured recommendations.
I-20/Visa
Document kit, SEVIS/DS-160, scheduling, mock interview.
Housing & forms
Housing app, health records, emergency contacts.
Course transition
GE & pre-req mapping, duplicate-credit avoidance, sample first-term plan.
Writing Bridge
MLA/APA/Chicago, argument & evidence, peer review & presentation.
Packages (illustrative)
Foundational Planning (Grades 9–11)
- Academic plan • activity matrix
- Quarterly family governance
- Test roadmap • diagnostics
Application Season Drive (Grade 12)
- Fit scoring • ED/EA strategy
- 5–7 essay rounds • 2 interview mocks
- 12-week cadence • submission governance
Summer/Research Applications (per program)
- Targeting • essays • timeline
- Materials • interview prep
Scope is personalized to grade level, profile strength, and target programs.
Get started
Share a few details and we’ll follow up with a tailored plan.
- Student name • Grade • School • Intended majors
- Parent email/phone • Preferred consult time
- Needs: summer/research/essays/testing
Privacy: Information is used solely for planning and consultation.
