Designing High School, 6-Week Group Coaching Program
Benefits & Overview
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Full Group Classes
- 12 Live, Full Group Class Sessions, via Zoom
- Learn with an Experienced Guide to College/Career Success and Other Teens Like You
- Small Group Breakout Sessions to Practice
Course Portal
- Weekly Content Covers the 6 Keys to Creating the Life You Want
- Engaging & Interactive platform in which teens learn through multi-media content including Video Lessons, Animations, Quizzes, Reflection questions, and exercises completed in various software.
- Students form community and learn together on the course forum
Program Bonuses
- Students receive 2 included 1:1 sessions, via Zoom, with the instructor to apply techniques, refine plans, and personalize instruction.
- Parents welcome to join 1:1 sessions to boost Parent-Teen alignment on goals, visions, plans
- Students gain access to a complete 6-week Mindfulness curriculum to maximize focus, balance, academic performance, and emotional intelligence
- Alumni of Designing High School get 25% off of MPA’s College Admissions & Essay Private Coaching packages for their senior year applications (See Pricing page for information)
Designing College, 6-Week 1:1 Coaching Program
Benefits & Overview
(For the full description, visit our Programs page)
1:1 Admissions Coaching
- Students receive 6 1:1 sessions via Zoom, with the instructor to develop a customized college application plan
- Parents welcome to join to boost Parent-Teen alignment on goals, visions, plans
- Students are guided to build a personalized timeline & SMART goals
- Coach provides support in school and major selection tailored to student’s goals
- Coach guides students in optimizing courses and extracurriculars
Full Essay Drafting & Editing Support
- Students get comprehensive support in building a compelling narrative
- Coach provides guidance in using story-telling frameworks to convey experience and accomplishments
- Coach guides student through topic selection, outlining, drafting, and editing to create effective essays
Life Design Tools & Strategies
- Weekly content guides students to college and major selection that fits their goals/values
- Students receive coaching to develop their growth mindset
- Coach provides instruction in career exploration to drive application strategy
- Coach and students work on social skill development and strategies for success in selecting recommenders
Program Bonuses
- Students gain access to a Mindfulness curriculum to maximize focus, balance, academic performance, and emotional intelligence
- Students receive support in preparing for college and scholarship interviews
- Students receive instruction in leveraging A.I. to research, brainstorm, and raise productivity
Schedule for Programs
Spring 2025 Schedule
| Cohort | Course Duration | Days & Times |
| Spring 2025, Designing High School (8th-9th Graders) | Week of Apr. 15 – May. 22 |
Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, via Zoom Various convenient weekday evening times offered for 1:1 coaching sessions.
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| Spring 2025, Designing College (11th/12th Graders, 1:1 Coaching) | 6 Week Sessions Available Late Summer, 2025. | Various weekday evening time slots will be arranged, based on student schedules. |
Key Dates
Deadline to Enroll for Spring 2025, Designing High School (April – May) Session: Mar. 20, 2025
Designing High School Make-up Sessions & Class Session Recordings
We will record regular class sessions held on weekdays. These will be made available to enrolled students via the course portal, primarily for purposes of review, and also to assist students in the case of occasional/one-off absences.
Please note that want to encourage students to attend live classes, since this is where they will get the maximum benefit from interaction with the instructor and peers, as well as practice in small breakout groups.
2. Schedule a Free 30 Min Consultation (Button in Lower Right Corner)
Connect with Us to Learn More and Introduce Yourself and Your Teen!
3. Enroll for Spring 2025!
If you and your teen are ready to join us, we would be thrilled to begin this journey together! Please complete our short application form.