Early-Start
7th and 8th grade

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Middle school offers students time to explore and discover their interests and to begin setting personal goals. Pre-college counseling is conducted through in-person or video conference sessions and may include but are not limited to:
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A review of the student's educational history
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Explanations of learning styles and techniques for retention
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Time management skills development
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Goal-setting for academic and personal achievements
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Review of extracurricular, volunteering, and enrichment activities.
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Research and advice on summer camp/program and scholarship applications
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Discussion of standardized testing for Duke's Talent Identification Program (TIP), Johns Hopkin's Center for Talented Youth (CTY), and secondary schools.
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Evaluation of high school options for personality, social, and academic match
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Advice on high school course selections
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A basic overview of the current college admissions landscape
How to begin the Early Action program?
Step 1. Schedule a complimentary 20-min session to get acquainted.
Step 2. Schedule an ORIENTATION meeting to discuss your goals, your student's profile,
topics of your choice, our process, and a recap with a general task timeline and informative resources to assist with your next steps.
