Long-Term Trajectory. Bespoke Mentorship.

For 9th–11th graders, a 4.0 GPA is no longer a differentiator—it’s the baseline.

The Academy is a one-on-one pre-professional mentorship that transforms high-potential students into institutional priorities.

Our Operational Scope

Hands-On Advisement Across 6 Key Pillars

Curriculum Planning

Strategic course selection (AP/IB/Honors) to ensure your transcript demonstrates maximum rigor without compromising GPA stability.

Activity Advisement

Shifting from passive participation to "Founder/Leader" status. We architect passion projects that create clear narrative "Spikes."

Summer Strategy

Identification and application support for high-leverage summer programs (e.g., TASP, Iowa Young Writers, RSI) to utilize downtime effectively.

Institutional Matching

Data-driven list building. We balance Reach, Target, and Safety schools based on historic acceptance data and culture fit.

Testing Timeline

Determining the optimal window for SAT/ACT attempts to maximize scores while minimizing burnout and interference with coursework.

Financial Optimization

Guidance on FAFSA, CSS Profile, and merit scholarship positioning to ensure your family maximizes return on educational investment.


Most college consultants think in checklists.

We think in narratives.


Your Four-Year Arc

FROM EXPLORATION TO ACCEPTANCE

According to published Common Data Sets, at institutions like Princeton and Stanford, nearly 70% of admits arrive with perfect 4.0 GPAs. Furthermore, without distinguishing application “spikes,” traditional extracurricular involvement falls flat.

Don’t worry—we’ll help you stand out.

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Freshman Exploration

Join clubs and teams widely. We focus on academic acclimatization and identifying early interests to foster intellectual curiosity.

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Sophomore Selection

Zero in on favorites. We begin developing your passion project and “spike.” Shift focus from participation to leadership (with or without titles).

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Junior Specialization

Prioritize “depth” over “breadth.” We focus on standardized testing, course rigor, and evolving your project to a high-yield legacy initiative.

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Senior Strategy

Craft your applications to spotlight your project and impact. We translate your years of work into a compelling narrative arc.

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Academy Mentorship Terms

We limit enrollment to 12 students annually to ensure the integrity of our stewardship.

Live a life worth writing about.

The Semester

$4,000 / 5-Month Term

5 months of biweekly mentorship calls with Jackson. We focus on identifying your application "spikes" and establishing your narrative.

  • 10 Hours of Bespoke 1:1 Mentorship
  • Ongoing Audits of Transcript Rigor
  • Passion Project Coaching
  • Strategic Extracurricular Alignment
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Recommended Trajectory

The Academic Year

$7,000 / 10-Month TERM

Full-cycle trajectory management. We move beyond the basics to incorporate gamification, psychology, leadership curation, and institutional fit strategy.

  • 20 Hours of Bespoke 1:1 Mentorship
  • All "Semester" Services
  • Comprehensive Course Rigor and "Intellectual Spike" Strategy
  • Professional Creative/Technical Portfolio Curation
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