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Know Exactly What Matters Each Year

A clear 4-year roadmap showing exactly what to focus on from ninth grade through senior year. Your student moves forward with confidence - and you finally get to breathe easier.

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Inside this guide, you’ll discover:

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What to focus on each year of high school
Most families waste 9th and 10th grade doing random activities. Discover the strategic framework colleges actually look for - and when each piece matters most.

How to build a competitive application without burning out
Colleges look for depth, not randomness. This guide explains that the secret isn't doing more - it's doing the right things with depth. Learn how to choose activities that show genuine impact instead of padding a resume.

What colleges want to see in each grade
From 9th grade exploration, to 10th grade commitment, to the critical strategy of junior year, and the execution-heavy senior year, you’ll know what actions matter when—and why.

Exactly how to navigate testing, essays, and deadlines
Understand when to take the PSAT, SAT, or ACT; how to time college visits; when to draft essays; and how to avoid the biggest application mistakes families make during senior year.

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Inside this guide,

you’ll discover:

How to optimize your team’s capacity—without hiring too fast
Learn the systems top-performing leaders use to identify bottlenecks, delegate strategically, and scale output with precision.

The productivity frameworks used by today’s fastest-growing companies
From OKRs to time-blocking, uncover the proven strategies elite teams rely on to stay focused, aligned, and ahead of schedule.

When it’s time to upgrade your tools (and when it’s not)
Cut through the noise with a practical approach to evaluating tech stacks, so you invest where it matters—and avoid costly distractions.