Build a Strong Foundation for College: Grades 6–8
The strongest college applications are built over time, not assembled during senior year. This 12-month coaching program helps students in grades 6–8 develop the habits, interests, and sense of direction that will support a successful transition into high school and eventually college. Through personalized monthly coaching, students will explore their academic interests, identify meaningful extracurricular opportunities, set achievable goals, and learn how to take greater ownership of their development. The emphasis is not on creating unnecessary admissions pressure at a young age. Instead, students receive age-appropriate guidance that builds confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for future success. This package includes: - Twelve 60-minute private coaching sessions delivered monthly - Personalized academic and extracurricular planning - Exploration of the student’s interests, strengths, and potential goals - Guidance on selecting meaningful activities and summer opportunities - Goal setting, accountability, and progress monitoring - Preparation for the academic and personal transition to high school - Written meeting summaries with recommended next steps - Parent guidance and periodic progress updates - Email support for brief questions between scheduled sessions The coaching plan will evolve throughout the engagement as the student’s interests, needs, and goals become clearer.
What's included
This package is delivered over 12 months through one private, 60-minute virtual coaching session each month. Sessions are personalized to the student’s age, interests, goals, and stage of development. My coaching style is supportive, strategic, and age-appropriate. I combine college admissions expertise with my professional training in school counseling to help younger students build confidence, explore their interests, and develop strong habits without making the process feel overly pressured or transactional. Each session concludes with clear, manageable action items. A written meeting summary will be provided after each session so that both the student and family understand the priorities for the month ahead. Parents will be included at appropriate points throughout the engagement and may submit brief questions by email between sessions. Coaching is designed to encourage increasing student ownership while keeping families informed and aligned.
- One personalized 60-minute virtual coaching session each month for 12 months.
- A flexible roadmap addressing the student’s academic development, extracurricular involvement, personal interests, and preparation for high school.
- Personalized recommendations for courses, activities, enrichment opportunities, and productive ways to explore the student’s developing interests.
- Guidance identifying appropriate summer opportunities, projects, programs, or experiences aligned with the student’s interests and goals.
- Age-appropriate goals, progress monitoring, and ongoing encouragement to help the student build independence and follow-through.
- Written summaries following each session outlining key discussion points, recommendations, and next steps
- Periodic communication to help parents understand the student’s progress, priorities, and longer-term development plan.
Meet your expert
Jacob S.
Expert Admissions Coach
I’m a college admissions strategist and school counselor with nearly a decade of experience helping students turn their interests, experiences, and ambitions into thoughtful plans for college and beyond. Before founding Stewart Educational Consulting, I served as Head Educational Strategist at a national college admissions consulting firm, where I led and coached a team of strategists while advising students and families navigating highly selective admissions. Throughout my career, I have supported hundreds of students, reviewed hundreds of applications annually, and contributed to outcomes including Ivy League acceptances and Top 20 universities. My approach combines strategic admissions expertise with a foundation in counseling. I help students strengthen their academic and extracurricular positioning, develop balanced college lists, manage the application process, and create personal statements and supplemental essays that genuinely reflect who they are. I believe the best coaching provides more than a polished application. It gives students clarity, accountability, and the confidence to take ownership of their story. My goal is to make an often-overwhelming process feel organized, purposeful, and manageable for both students and their families.
