Four years of provable steps toward one application.

Independent college guidance for students in mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, and medicine. We work with families from Grade 9 through submission — building a trajectory, not a résumé.

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Our approach

STEM admissions ask for more than strong grades.

Students pursuing mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, or medicine need thoughtful academic planning, real intellectual depth, and activities that develop with purpose over time. General application advice does not get them there.

We help students build a coherent trajectory through course selection, STEM enrichment, competitions, research, independent projects, leadership, and summer planning — each year building on the one before it.

This is not résumé construction. It is the work of helping a student grow into a curious, capable applicant with a clear sense of direction.

Who we serve

Our students are often —

Strong performers in mathematics, science, and technology courses.
Interested in engineering, computer science, medicine, biotechnology, quantitative finance, or scientific research.
Considering advanced coursework — AP, IB, dual enrollment — or academic competitions.
Looking for guidance on research, independent projects, coding, entrepreneurship, or technical activities.
Seeking a long-term strategy rather than last-minute application advice.

Many of our students aspire to highly selective universities. Our focus is not prestige alone: we help each student identify colleges that fit their academic interests, goals, and way of learning.

The programs

Each year proves the next one.

Grade 9 stands alone. Grades 10–12 build in sequence.

Lemma 9 09Grade Nine

Foundation & Direction Intensive

Most students do not need ongoing college counseling in Grade 9.

This is a year for exploration, growth, and strong academic habits — discovering interests, taking on real academic challenge, and joining activities a student genuinely enjoys. Not admissions strategy.

The engagement is two planning meetings with parent and student, three hours in total, covering academics, course selection, extracurricular involvement, and summer opportunities. Afterward, families may reach out with occasional questions as new decisions arise.

Included

Two meetings with parent and student (3 hours total)
Academic planning and course-selection guidance
Discussion of interests and extracurricular exploration
Summer planning recommendations
Written summary with recommendations and next steps

Lemma 10 10Grade Ten

Direction & Depth

Tenth grade is the transition year — from exploration to intentional growth.

Students are no longer just sampling. Academic choices start to shape future options, and activities should show progression rather than randomness. This is the year we move from broad exposure to real depth.

Meetings are scheduled each quarter, with email support throughout the year and a 48-hour response time.

Included

Quarterly student and parent meetings
Academic planning and course-selection guidance
Extracurricular involvement and interest development
Summer planning and enrichment recommendations
Access to your counselor between meetings

Lemma 11 11Grade Eleven

Strategy & Positioning

Grade 11 is the most important year in the college admissions process.

By now, students have academic interests and extracurricular commitments taking shape. The work is bringing those threads together into a coherent, authentic trajectory — decisions about academics, testing, summers, activities, and college planning that reflect genuine strengths.

Rather than chasing activities for the sake of admissions, we develop depth, direction, and long-term growth.

Included

Bi-weekly meetings through the academic year
Academic planning and course-selection guidance
Standardized testing strategy
Summer planning and enrichment guidance
Extracurricular and activity review
Preliminary college list development
Access to your counselor between meetings

Lemma 12 12Grade Twelve

Application Strategy & Execution

Grade 12 is an execution year.

With direction, involvement, and personal growth already established, the focus shifts to presenting a student's experience clearly and authentically. We work closely with students across the application cycle — college list, application strategy, and every component of the application itself.

The goal is not to tell a story that sounds impressive. It is to tell the right story, honestly and effectively.

Included

Individualized college list and application strategy
Regular meetings through the application cycle
Common Application and supplemental essay guidance
Unlimited essay review and feedback
Activities list and application review
Early Action / Early Decision strategy
Interview preparation
Access to your counselor between meetings

Alongside the work

Additional academic support

Students enrolled in a college guidance program may also access tutoring and test preparation — mathematics, science, computer science, and SAT — so academic support and college planning work together rather than in parallel.

Start with a conversation.

An initial consultation is a chance to talk through where your student is now, what they are drawn to, and which program fits the year ahead.

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