High school guidance
Thoughtful planning for grades 8–10.
Academic, extracurricular, and summer planning for younger students — a calm, curiosity-first approach with no pressure.
The earliest years of high school shouldn't feel like an admissions race. High School Guidance is for students still figuring out what lights them up. Together, we uncover interests, follow promising threads, and find meaningful ways to explore them.
We'll talk about course selection, activities, service, and summer opportunities — building depth without forcing a premature passion. The goal is a flexible plan that grows with the student.
What we work on together
Interest exploration
Notice what a student naturally gravitates toward and turn it into next steps.
Course selection
Rigor, electives, and pacing that fit the student's strengths and goals.
Extracurricular planning
Clubs, sports, service, and projects that build real depth over time.
Summer opportunities
Programs, jobs, and independent projects worth the investment.
Academic habits
Time management and study routines that carry through junior and senior year.
Long-view college planning
A flexible framework so junior year doesn't feel like it hit out of nowhere.
Global reach
Where we work
Based in Manhattan Beach, California. Serving students globally.
FAQ
Common questions
When should high school students start planning for college?
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Grades 8 through 10 are the ideal window to explore interests without pressure. Early planning is about following curiosity — classes, clubs, service, and summer opportunities that build depth over time.
Do you help with course selection?
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Yes. We'll look at course rigor, electives, and how choices align with emerging interests — without forcing a premature 'passion.'
What about summer programs?
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We'll talk through options that actually fit the student — from free local programs to selective summer opportunities — and how to make them meaningful.
Is this only for students aiming at highly selective schools?
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No. High School Guidance is for any student who wants a thoughtful, low-pressure plan for the years leading up to applications.
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