iSTORIva™ Workshop:  Free Virtual Information Sessions  · Wednesday, July 29th 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM & Wednesday, August 12th 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Personalized College Counseling for Grades 9–12

At Compass Admissions Partners, we work with students and families through every stage of the college admissions process. Our work combines strategic guidance with reflective practice. Neither works without the other.

iSTORIva™ is the foundation of how we work. From the first conversation in 9th grade to the final application, students learn to ask real questions, build a story bank, and develop a clear sense of who they are and where they belong. Learn more about iSTORIva™.

Every Compass Admissions Partners engagement includes:

  • Academic planning aligned with long-term goals
  • Activity advising
  • Executive function support: organization, planning, time management, and follow-through
  • Summer planning and enrichment guidance
  • Ongoing email support between meetings

9th Grade — Freshman Year

What do you want high school to make possible?

  • Course selection and academic planning
  • Study skills and executive function support
  • Exploring activities with depth over volume
  • Enrichment ideas and early profile building
  • Introduction to long-term college planning

10th Grade — Sophomore Year

Sophomore year is when depth starts to matter.

  • Course selection and academic rigor planning
  • A clear academic narrative across activities and interests
  • Leadership development
  • Testing, diagnostics, and planning
  • Summer planning

11th Grade — Junior Year

Junior year is when preparation turns into strategy.

  • Course selection guidance
  • Understanding your strengths as an applicant
  • Building your college list
  • College visit guidance
  • Standardized testing strategy
  • Early Decision and Early Action planning
  • iSTORIva™ writing workshops begin the summer before senior year

12th Grade — Senior Year

Senior year is when all the work comes together.

  • Course selection
  • Guidance for selecting recommenders
  • Common App Essay and essay preparation
  • Supplemental essays
  • Interview preparation
  • Deadline management and application strategy

Graduate School Applicants

We also work with graduate school applicants on personal statements and essays, using the same iSTORIva™ framework.

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