The 6-month curriculum for Grade 9, Grade 10, and first semester of Grade 11 students provides a structured plan for college applications and academic competitions. It covers understanding the application process, finding and applying for internships, summer programs, and competitions, and scheduling standardized tests (SAT/ACT). Students will build a detailed school list, develop a resume, and conduct college research. They will also write and finalize supplemental essays and participate in essay competitions like John Locke and Harvard Crimson. By the end, students will have a clear application plan, a school list, a completed resume, and prepared some essays and application
The best preparation is early preparation.
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The 6-month curriculum is designed to provide Grade 9 and Grade 10 students with a structured plan to prepare for college applications and academic competitions. The curriculum focuses on:
College Application Tips and Planning (Weeks 1-4):
Understanding the application process
Finding and applying for internships and summer programs
Locating publication and competition opportunities
Scheduling standardized tests (SAT/ACT)
Building a school list
Developing a detailed plan and resume
Writing and Research for college application (Weeks 5-11):
Conducting college research
Writing and finalizing 5 supplemental essays
Essay Competitions (Weeks 12-21):
Writing, revising, and submitting 3 essays for competitions or publications
Essay competitions include John Locke, Harvard Crimson, Marshall, and many more.
Applications and Resume Building (Weeks 22-30):
Researching and applying to 2 summer programs and at least 1 summer internship
Finalizing and polishing the resume
Outcome: By the end of the 6 months, students will have a clear college application plan, a tentative school list, completed resume, supplemental essays, and applications to internships and summer programs.
