9th Grade
College Consulting Package
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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Goal setting, progress tracking, and accountability mentorship
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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 Tier Options:
Choose the Level That Matches Your Needs
Our 9th grade package is 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 workshops
Parent & Family Coaching
1 session annually
2 sessions annually
3 sessions annually
Crafting, Refining, & Evaluating the College List
Introduction to college list criteria
Thorough exploration of best-fit college criteria
Detailed initial college list development and alignment
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 guidance
Consulting Hours
Total Meeting Hours
18 hours
24 hours
30 hours
Number & Frequency of Meetings
1 meeting per month
2 meetings per month
2 meetings per month
(flexible for additional sessions)
Communication & Scheduling
Parent Meetings
(Progress Updates)
1 meeting per quarter (customizable)
1 meeting per month (customizable)
2 meetings per month (customizable)
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
Enhanced roadmap with quarterly reviews
Fully customized roadmap with frequent 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 development of career-related interests
Listed pricing is subject to change. The Contract will govern all final terms, services, and schedules.
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Each tier builds upon the previous one, offering expanded services, deeper insights, and more hands-on support to ensure students gain maximum benefit and are confidently prepared for the years ahead.
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Total Consulting Hours: Total consulting hours include both meeting hours and time spent outside of meetings on research, strategy development, and other preparation to support the student’s goals.
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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 fit is best? Book a Free Consultation to receive personalized guidance. You can also learn more about Our Services, including Standalone & Add-on options, to explore the full range of support Tiger Crest provides.