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Sophomore Year: Building Momentum with Purpose
Sophomore year is the perfect time to take college planning to the next level. With a solid academic base in place, we help students deepen their involvement, explore interests, and make intentional choices that align with future goals. Our guidance focuses on course planning, activities that matter, and early college exposure—ensuring every step taken this year supports a strong application down the road.
Our comprehensive counseling package includes:
Meetings
Fall Meetings
Sophomore - Junior
Student/Parent Meeting. Topics can include: getting started in high school, prior year report card review, standardized testing, extracurriculars, and more.
Spring Meetings
Sophomore - Junior
Student/Parent Meeting. Topics can include: prior semester report card review, standardized testing, course selection, summer plans.
End of Year Check-in
Sophomore
Student/Parent Meeting. Check-in on how the school year went, any adjustments or planning for the next school year and check in with sophomores on diagnostic testing
30 Minute Flex
Student and/or Parent
We offer 1 flex session every school year for questions and/or concerns that may arise in between meeting schedules.
Senior Year Kick-Off
June after Junior Year
Student/Parent Meeting. School list planning, application strategy planning, prep for upcoming senior year application cycle.
Webinars
Annual Orientation
August
We hold orientation webinars every August for our classes to let them know what the upcoming year holds and the important college milestones that need to be accomplished.
Summer Planning
November/December
Learn more about the important of summer planning and hear from former GEC students about their experiences and how they shaped their college, major, and career choices.
Standardized Testing
January - Sophomore Year
Learn about standarized testing, diagnostics, test prep, and more.
Standardized Testing
SAT/ACT Diagnostic
Full SAT/ACT Diagnostic testing with review to determine which test is most appropriate and determind test prep strategy.
Test Prep Referral
Referral to our network of test prep providers based on family preferences.
Junior Workshops
Common App
Setting up the Common App, Completing Demographic, Activities, and Course List Sections in preparation for application cycle.
SRAR
Assistance completing the Self Reported Academic Record - a portal where student input their transcript for submission to schools that require this.
Common App Essay
Essay Brainstorming exercises designed to help students decide on their common app essay topic and outline their essay.
Supplemental Essays
2 Workshops offered to help students start common supplemental essay topics including: Extracurricular Experience, and Why This College/Why This Major
Senior Year
Essay Support
Essay idea brainstorming, feedback, and review.
Application Review
GEC will review a students application prior to submission to their schools and will help student submit in office (if desired) during Office Hours.
Office Hours
GEC will post times where students may sign up and come in to have questions answered, get help with applications, or have general work time on college applications.
College Portals
Student can request assistance with setting up college portals during Office Hour Sessions.
Student Check-in
GEC checks in with students on their progress during office hours sessions or by text (as needed).
Deferral Guidance
Student can request assistance with completing deferral notice requirements during Office Hours.
Interview Prep
If students are applying to schools with interviews, GEC will offer up to three, one hour interview prep sessions.
Parent Communication
Opportunities for parents to stay up to date with application process.
Other Benefits
Achieve College Account - Research Colleges, Keep Your Applications Organized, and more
Summer Planning Digital Resources - Learn about summer programs, pre-college programs, and more
College Planning Digital Resources - Resources to help answer questions you may have throughout the process.
Student Assessments - Learning Style, Personality, Skills, and Intelligences Assessements
Monthly Newsletter - Helpful information for all steps of the process.
* Package does not include support for honors college applications, scholarships, school year abroad consulting, or gap year consulting. These services can be provided for an additional fee (with certain restrictions)
Package Price
$12,500
Installments
$2,500
$5,000
$5,000
Payment Due
Upon Signing
August Before Junior Year
June Before Senior Year
All Payments are in US Dollars
Ready to learn more about how early planning can shape your student’s success? Schedule a consultation to explore how our freshman-year support can set the foundation for a confident, strategic college journey. We’ll walk you through the process, answer your questions, and help you decide if it’s the right fit for your family.