College admissions guidance for 11th grade

Stress less and tackle the most important year of high school

  • Build your college list
  • Strategically enhance your profile
  • Write meaningful college essays
11th grade students getting ready to apply to college

Comprehensive college admissions guidance for 11th grade

11th grade is notoriously known as the hardest year of high school. It’s also the most important. This is the year that ties your college narrative together as it’s your last chance to present a full year’s worth of success.

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Have you thought about your college list yet?

Work with your coach to build a well-rounded college list that aligns with your academic interests and professional goals.

Elevate your role in activities and involvement in hobbies by seeking regional or national recognition where possible. Your coach will assist you in identifying leadership opportunities and areas for growth.

Make the most of the summer before your application cycle by attending pre-college summer programs and internships. Your coach will work with you to find programs that align with your interests and craft application materials.

Align potential majors and career paths with your personality, interests, and strengths through the guidance of your coach.

Your coach will help you select courses that align with your prospective college majors through strategic AP/IB/AICE curricula and Honors course selection. Junior year is your last chance to bring up your GPA and demonstrate your academic potential before submitting your applications.

Establish your strategy alongside your coach to excel in the SAT or ACT and achieve a competitive score.

Practice writing your personal statement essay and reflective writing necessary for college applications. You'll receive feedback from both your coach and a team of Writing Specialists.

Your path to college admissions success in 11th grade

1. Meet your
Prepory coach
2. Set your junior
year goals
3. Build your
college list
4. Refine your
extracurricular profile
5. Make final
summer plans
6. Submit to Annual
Profile Review
7. Jumpstart your
application essays

11th grade Annual Profile Review

Annual Profile Review (APR) is an exclusive program feature that allows 11th grade students to get a glimpse of how an admissions committee would review their application materials.

  • Present an extracurricular profile, college list, unofficial transcript, test scores, honors, and any other application materials to the team to critique.
  • Demonstrate your writing skills through early drafts of your personal statements and supplemental essay drafts.
  • Receive feedback and critiques from a team of admissions professionals who will communicate areas to improve upon or where you can strategically pivot to better show your story. With the help of your coach, you’ll use the provided feedback to refine your profile and enhance your writing.
Walk through a sample junior APR document with our Program Manager, James.

Take on the hardest year of high school
with our college admissions coaches

3.37x
more likely to be admitted to a university with an acceptance rate below 20% if you enroll in Prepory by 11th grade

Additional 11th grade
program features

Submit an unlimited number of application essays, resumes, and supplemental writing materials for comprehensive feedback from our team of Writing Specialists. Our Writing Team is solely focused on providing written feedback with actionable steps to elevate your writing.

Engage with your College Admissions Coach, submit relevant materials, view post-meeting notes, and stay up to date on the latest admissions data for colleges nationwide all through our online program hub.

Get periodic notices for structured Parent Check-ins and book a time that aligns with your schedule. You’ll discuss how your 11th grader is progressing through the program and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Trusted college admissions coaches for 11th grade

Once you enroll in Prepory, you’ll be assigned your individual college admissions coach. Your coach will be dedicated to guiding you throughout your junior year and supporting your college admissions goals.

Meet Meghan, one of our college admissions coaches.

Thousands of families
trust Prepory

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OUR STUDENTS HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO TOP SCHOOLS

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countries
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countries

Trusted by families in over 40 countries for our college admission expertise.

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students
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students

Over 14,000 students have enrolled in Prepory’s college counseling services worldwide.

2.78x
higher chances
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higher chances

Our students are 2.78x more likely to be admitted to a college with an acceptance rate below 15%.

Begin your college application journey in 11th grade!

Contact a Prepory college admissions expert to start your college success journey.

Our college admissions experts are here to guide you from where you are to where you should be. Through our comprehensive curriculum and individualized coaching, you are set for success as soon as you connect with us.

Please note that a parent or guardian must be on the consultation for high school students.

Please note that a parent or guardian must be on the consultation for high school students.

Frequently asked questions
for 11th graders

Hiring a college admissions coach in 11th grade ensures you’re on the right track to meet your college admission goals. At this stage, students need guidance on:

  • Building a competitive college list.
  • Refining your extracurricular profile to highlight your achievements.
  • Strategic course selection to demonstrate academic rigor.
  • Preparing for the SAT/ACT.
  • Starting early on your application essays.

A coach ensures every aspect of your application aligns with your academic interests and career goals, saving time and reducing stress for both students and parents.

While we are not an SAT or ACT tutoring service, we help students prepare effectively for standardized tests by guiding them on which exams to take and providing tailored study plans to support their college application goals. Additionally, through our partnerships with leading test prep companies, our students have access to exclusive discounted rates, ensuring they receive expert support while staying on track with their college readiness goals.

Your Prepory coach will guide you in researching summer programs and internships that best align with your potential major and career goals. Additionally, they’ll assist you through the application process.

Yes, students can apply to some colleges in 11th grade, but this is rare and typically reserved for specific programs like dual enrollment or early admission. For most juniors, the focus should be on strengthening their academic record, extracurricular involvement, and test scores to prepare for senior-year applications and maximize their chances of admission.

Through one-on-one advising sessions, students meet with their college admissions coach to receive individualized counseling following the 11th grade program milestones. Students work together with their coach to brainstorm, curate, and form their application collateral. These one-on-one advising sessions occur through Zoom video conferences and are 60 minutes long.