How does it work?

Future Focused specializes in working with student-athletes. We offer three different college counseling programs depending on the age of the student. For freshmen and sophomores, we offer a "Get Started Early" program that is uniquely designed to incorporate the goal-setting and academic accountability components of our coaching programs with very specific 'what to be doing now' college guidance. For juniors and seniors, we offer the "College Focused" program, which walks students and parents through every step of the college selection, athletic recruiting, and application process. For students in their senior year, we have an expedited program called, ìSenior Successî to help them write stellar essays, manage the application deadlines and apply to the appropriate range of colleges.

All programs begin with a two hour consultation with the parents and the student. During this session, the college counselor creates and provides each family with an individualized plan, and an in-depth look at the college process. You will walk away knowing what colleges are looking for and feeling confident that your student will be expertly guided through the process of finding, applying, and selecting his or her dream school.

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The "College Focused" Program (for juniors & seniors)

This is a two year program beginning junior year and continuing through June of the senior year. Although the plans vary from student to student, the following components are generally built in to every plan:

• Transcript review- ensure courses meet college requirements & help in course selection
• SAT, ACT & SAT Subject tests- planning & scheduling
• Determination of selection criteria for initial college list - location, size, atmosphere, etc.
• Formation of college list - "Reach" schools, "Likely" schools, and "Safety" schools
• Planning of college visits
• Preparing for & selecting summer programs and camps
• Step-by-step assistance with recruiting process (when & how to contact coaches, NCAA rules, creating athlete profiles and videos, etc)
• Development of student resume/brag sheet
• Accountability to academic goals
• Personality & Interest assessment
• Extra-curricular involvement & community service- options and guidance in choosing activities
• Obtaining letters of recommendation- who to ask & when
• Registration for National Honor Society, California Scholastic Federation, and AP testing
• College essay- brainstorming of ideas, creating outlines, proof-reading final draft
• Determination of appropriateness for Early Action or Early Decision
• Development of specific time schedule for application
• Acceptance decisions- choosing the perfect school

30 Sessions total. Cost: $3000


The "Get Started Early" Program (for freshmen & sophomores)

Are you wondering what your 9th or 10th grade student needs to be doing now to prepare for college admissions? Is your student an athlete who would like to compete in college? This program gives both you and your student a thorough understanding of what it takes to get into the different colleges and ensures that your student has an action plan that supports his/her goals. The Get Started Early Program consists of ten sessions over the course of two years. Each program begins with the two hour consultation to give both parents and students gain a deeper understanding of what colleges are looking for and what students can be doing now to prepare themselves for the college process. Programs are all individually tailored but generally include the following components:

• College Application Preview
• Course Planning
• PSAT, SAT / ACT 7 Subject Test Planning
• Personality assessment
• Initial college resume building
• Academic goal-setting & accountability
• Athlectic recruiting: getting coaches to notice you now

10 Sessions total. Cost: $1000


The "Senior Sucess" Program (for seniors only)

For those students who are entering their senior year and are just beginning to prepare for the college admission process, this program is perfect. In twenty sessions, we help students refine their college selection list, write college essays that will truly stand out, and ensure they meet all of the deadlines and requirements for each college. This program includes, but is not limited to:

• Essay writing
• Deadline management
• College selection assessment
• Recruit trip planning
• Scholarship negotiation

20 Sessions total. Cost: $2000