9th Grade
College Consulting Packages
Building the Foundation:
Starting Strong for College Success
Ninth grade is a pivotal year that sets the foundation for a successful college admissions journey. Early strategic planning helps students build strong academic habits, explore meaningful extracurricular activities, and begin developing a clear vision for their future. Starting early empowers students to maximize opportunities, build confidence, and position themselves for long-term success.
Expected Outcomes for 9th Grade
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Establish a personalized, actionable roadmap aligned with academic and extracurricular goals
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Develop essential skills in time management, leadership, and communication
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Explore interests deeply and identify impactful activities and summer opportunities
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Build motivation and a growth mindset for the high school journey ahead
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Align student and family goals for a unified and supportive approach
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Gain early awareness of college selection criteria and start developing a vision for best-fit schools
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Learn how to plan and assess college visits effectively
Included Services for 9th Grade
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Personalized roadmap development with clear academic and extracurricular milestones
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Comprehensive academic guidance to help select the right courses and challenge level
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Extracurricular exploration and strategy to identify meaningful clubs, sports, and leadership opportunities
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Summer activity and internship planning to maximize growth and resume-building potential
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Foundational skill-building coaching on time management, study habits, and communication
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Coaching on goal setting, progress tracking, and accountability
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Parent updates and strategic advice to align family support with student goals
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Mindset coaching to build confidence, resilience, and motivation for the high school journey
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Introduction to crafting, refining, and evaluating the college list
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Guidance on planning and evaluating college visits
9th Grade Package Options:
Choose the Level That Matches Your Needs
Our 9th Grade Packages are designed to be flexible and customizable to suit the student’s unique needs, aspirations, and desired level of support. We offer three tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum, each delivering a progressively deeper, more comprehensive, and more personalized consulting experience.
Services Included
Summer Activity Planning
Introductory planning and guidance
Detailed summer strategy and support
Comprehensive summer strategy and planning
Maximizing Efficiency & Effectiveness in High School
Time management and study habit coaching
Advanced skill-building and communication coaching
Intensive personalized coaching with advanced skill-building strategies
Parent & Family Coaching
1 hour
1.5 hours
2 hours
Crafting, Refining, & Evaluating the College List
Introduction to college list criteria
Thorough exploration of best-fit college criteria
Comprehensive college evaluation framework for long-term best-fit exploration
Guiding & Evaluating College Visits
Not included
Introduction to evaluating college environments
Customized guidance on college visit planning and evaluation
Crafting an Authentic & Compelling Narrative
Not included
Introduction to personal story-building
Comprehensive narrative development guidance
Meeting Hours & Sessions
Total Meeting Hours
18 hours
24 hours
30 hours
Maximum Number of Sessions
Up to 24
Up to 32
Up to 40
Communication & Scheduling
Parent Progress Update Sessions
3 total, approximately every 3 months
5 total, approximately every 2 months
7 total, approximately every 1.5 months
Progress Reports
(Students & Parents)
Monthly updates
Biweekly updates
Biweekly updates with detailed assessments
Communication Access
Email support with a 48-hour response time
Email support with a 24-hour response time
Priority email/text support with a 24-hour response time
Pricing
Priority Scheduling
Not included
High scheduling priority
Top scheduling priority
Package Price
From $5,200
From $6,700
From $8,200
Discount on Add-on Services
Not included
5% discount
10% discount
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Personalized Roadmap Development
Foundational roadmap with quarterly updates
Enhanced roadmap with monthly updates
Fully customized roadmap with continual updates
Academic Guidance & Course Selection
Course selection support
In-depth academic planning
Full academic trajectory planning and monitoring
Extracurricular Strategy
& Leadership Development
Exploration of meaningful activities and clubs
Targeted planning and early leadership support
Comprehensive leadership strategy and skill-building
Exploring Interests & Career Goals
Foundational exploration of interests and goals
Targeted exploration with actionable recommendations
Comprehensive interests and career-direction profile
Listed prices may vary based on the student's package scope and start date. Final terms and pricing will be confirmed in the contract.
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Each tier builds upon the previous one, offering expanded services, deeper insights, and more hands-on support to help students make the most of the experience and prepare confidently for the years ahead.
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Each package is fully customizable to fit the student’s unique goals and preferences. Families can choose the level of involvement and scope that best supports their student’s growth. Our tiered options range from a robust foundation to a white-glove, comprehensive partnership designed to maximize every opportunity.
Customizable and Flexible
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Have questions about a package? Contact Us anytime. Not sure which package is the best fit? Request a Free Consultation to start building a personalized plan for your student. You can also learn more about Our Services, including Standalone & Add-on options, to explore the full range of support Tiger Crest provides.