For juniors, college may feel far away, but smart planning starts now. Junior year is the perfect time to research schools, build strong extracurriculars, and refine academic goals. Our team here at AJ is available to start with incoming juniors right away and prepare them for the jam packed road to college. College counseling is a big decision, so lets dive deeper into why it can make such a difference for students!
Make a Plan
A structured college counseling plan helps juniors stay on track with test prep, applications, and essay strategies. By starting early, juniors reduce stress and maximize opportunities for scholarships and early decision options. Counselors provide expert guidance on crafting a standout application, ensuring students present their best selves. Waiting until senior year creates unnecessary pressure—juniors who plan ahead set themselves up for success. The sooner you start, the stronger your application!
What Makes AJ Unique?
Here we focus on a team approach for our college counseling students. Our team of college admissions counselors meets regularly to do a round-table review of students’ college lists, college essay drafts, and completed applications. Multiple consultants review your application and provide feedback so nothing is missed.
There is also an increased focus on project management. Applying to colleges is a major undertaking that requires planning ahead, organization, and close attention to deadlines. Our college consultants are experienced in supporting students with executive functioning tasks and moving the college application project to completion.
Junior year is filled with academics, extracurriculars, and standardized testing which means that now is the best time to get your incoming junior connected with a college counselor to make sure they have an additional person in their corner to support them!
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