9th Grade

Freshman Year Package

An intensive 8-month program that helps students build a strong academic and extracurricular foundation while discovering who they are and what motivates them - starting from day one of high school.

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Freshman Year Package

Strategic guidance starting in 9th grade - because the college journey begins now.

The Freshman Year Package is designed to help students lay the groundwork for a competitive college profile. Over eight months of one-on-one coaching and group workshops, students explore their interests and values, plan their academics early, design leadership projects of their own, and develop the habits and personal clarity needed to thrive throughout high school and beyond.

8 months

Program Duration

16 hours

1-on-1 Coaching

8 hours

Group Workshops

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Identity Exploration

Students work through their interests, values, and long-term goals so later decisions about courses, activities, and majors rest on something real.

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Early Academic Planning

Course selection, GPA strategy, and study habits mapped out in 9th grade, when there is still time for them to compound.

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Profile Development

Meaningful extracurriculars, leadership roles, and personal projects built deliberately rather than collected at random.

Service	Included
Program Overview
Program Duration	8 months (24 total hours)
1-on-1 Coaching	16 individual hours
Group Workshops	8 hours
Identity & Profile
Interest, Values & Goal Exploration	✔
Academic & Extracurricular Profile Building	✔
Extracurricular Planning & Organization	✔
Leadership & Projects
Leadership Strategy & Opportunity Mapping	✔
Personal Project Design & Development	✔
Writing & Communication
Introduction to College Essay Writing	✔
Guided Short Personal Essays (college-style)	✔
Narrative Writing & Reflection Skills	✔
Academic Development
Academic Planning (courses, GPA strategy)	✔
Study Skills & Time Management	✔
Summer Planning (courses, volunteering, programs)	✔
Resources
Admitted E-Book & Exclusive Resources	✔

Is This Right For You?

Starting 9th grade

Want a head start on college prep

Still figuring out your interests and goals

Need help with academic planning

Want to build a leadership project

Want personalized 1-on-1 coaching

Your Team

Coaches Available for This Service

You will work with the same coach across all sixteen one-on-one hours, so the match matters. These are the coaches currently taking 9th grade students, and you get a say in who you work with.

Daniel

College Coach

9-12 Transfers Grad School

Whether your student is just beginning high school or preparing to submit applications, Avanza Education provides the structure, clarity, and support needed to succeed.

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Freshman package

Questions about our
Freshman
package

Everything you need to know about the freshman year package.

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What do you offer a freshman?

The Freshman Package: identity exploration, academic planning, and profile building. Includes 1:1 coaching, workshops, leadership strategy, personal projects, an introduction to essay writing, a summer plan, and the Admitted e-book. Annual format (8 months): 16 hrs of 1:1 coaching + 4 hrs of group workshops, one-hour sessions. Semester format (4 months): 8 hrs of 1:1 coaching + 2 hrs of group workshops, one-hour sessions.

My child isn't in high school yet. What do you offer?

Our programs start from freshman year of high school. If you'd like to get ahead of the conversation, we're happy to schedule a call.

Do you have open spots for the Freshman package?

Yes, spots for high school packages are open year-round. What can vary is each advisor's availability, so if you have a favorite coach, it's best to book ahead.

Do you guarantee admission to the best universities?

No one can guarantee that. What we do guarantee is the best possible version of your application.

Can I pay in installments?

Pay in full: 5% discount on the total. Monthly payment: monthly installments with a $10 surcharge per month, set up as automatic recurring charges once you save your card.

Freshman Year Package