Comprehensive college admissions guidance for 9th grade
Your first year of high school comes with new academic challenges and countless opportunities to get involved. It’s your chance to explore your interests and lay the foundation for your next four years of high school.
Your coach will help you identify, understand, and meaningfully engage with your core interests.
Engage with strategic extracurricular choices to leverage strengths and explore interests. Together with your coach, you’ll identify ways to get involved in and outside of school.
Get involved with your community and pursue your passions through independent projects. Your coach will guide you to explore your interests and hobbies to make the most of your summer.
Your coach will guide you in developing a passion project that exercises your creativity and innovation. Form an organization to improve your community or create a portfolio to showcase your talents; your potential to make an impact is limitless.
Receive guidance on how to strategically select courses for the upcoming school year. Your coach will help you choose courses that both challenge you and feed your interests.
Learn how to understand essay prompts and practice narrative writing through guided exercises with your coach.
Why you should hire a college admissions coach in 9th grade
You might be thinking, “I’m just a freshman, why do I need to worry about applying to college now?” The truth is, starting early gives you a huge advantage. Our college admissions coaches can help you build a strong foundation by identifying your strengths and helping you explore your interests.
By starting in 9th grade, you’ll have a roadmap to guide you through your next four years of high school, reducing stress and making sure no opportunity slips through the cracks.
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Get periodic notices for structured Parent Check-ins and book a time that aligns with your schedule. You’ll discuss how your 9th grader is progressing through the program and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Submit an unlimited number of passion project proposals, 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.
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Over 14,000 students have enrolled in Prepory’s college counseling services worldwide.
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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 9th 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 9th graders
Our program is designed to help 9th graders build a strong foundation for their future college applications. We focus on guiding students in course selection, identifying their strengths, and exploring extracurricular activities that align with their interests and long-term goals. By starting early, students can make the most of their high school years and position themselves for success.
Through one-on-one advising sessions, students meet with their college admissions coach to receive individualized counseling following 9th 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.
Our college admissions counseling program encourages students to explore their unique interests and turn them into meaningful passion projects. Whether it’s launching a community initiative, developing a creative portfolio, or pursuing research in a subject they love, our coaches will provide step-by-step guidance. We help students identify their interests, brainstorm impactful ideas, and create a project plan. These projects showcase a student’s dedication and individuality, making them stand out in college applications while fostering personal growth.
Our college admissions team leverages over 90 years of collective admissions experience. Our team is made up of multi-degree academics, former university faculty, former admissions officers, Ivy League writing coaches, and graduates from the nation’s most selective schools.
Students are paired with a college admissions coach based on their availability, academic interests, and area of expertise.
All Prepory college admissions coaches undergo a comprehensive training course before working with their students. This course is designed by our team of former admissions officers from the University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, and Brown University.
To learn more about who we are, schedule a free initial consultation.
