High School Transition Coaching

Here’s what our High School Transition service looks like in action. We began meeting with student E in the spring of her 7th grade year. Her middle school was good; welcoming academically vibrant, but not great. It did not provide the extracurricular opportunities or academic challenges her parents knew she would benefit from. They came to us to help find the high schools that would best support her, and to help ensure her transition to them was successful. 

We began by meeting with her parents to gauge what they were looking for in a school, then with the student herself. She had clearly defined goals and ambitions, and was interested in a school that would support them. 

With this in mind, we began researching schools, and finding ones which met their criteria. We settled on a mixed assortment of private schools, ones which would support her both in and out of the classroom, and which offered the kind of supportive and collaborative environment she knew would help her thrive best.

With the list in hand, we began working with the student on the two key aspects of her applications; first on the applications themselves, and second on preparing for the standardized tests required to gain admission to these private schools. We helped the student draft essays for the schools, polishing her language and honing her ideas to truly express what she would bring to her new communities. 

In addition, our test prep experts helped her prepare and register for the tests, working to craft a schedule which allowed her to continue her school and extracurricular obligations while greatly improving her performance.

Once an acceptance was secured, we helped student E prepare for her transition to high school. She had a good grasp of many of the skills she would need, including communication and time management, and we taught her new ones, including study tricks and how to take notes efficiently. 

In the end, student E was a joy to work with, and we were glad to see her well prepared to embark on the next chapter of her academic journey.

As a Houston-based company, we have an in-depth knowledge of all of the high schools in Houston, and the pros and cons of each. We have worked with students from public, private, and magnet schools across the greater Houston area, and familiarized ourselves with their course offerings and quirks. 

The most challenging part of high school transitions are the unknown unknowns; those things you aren’t even aware you need to consider or look out for. Thanks to our well of experience, we can help you find the best school to fit your needs, and make sure you have a smooth transition process. 

You can see our overall guide to Houston high schools here, or check out our high school fact sheets, which give an in depth look at the top schools in and around Houston. 

High school is a transformative time for students. Let us help you make sure your student has all of the tools they need, and is at the right school to support their long term goals.

As the most densely populated city in the US, and home to the nation’s (and world’s) largest school district, New Yorkers have a staggering number of options for where they can attend high school. From their zoned neighborhood schools to highly selective and accredited magnet institutions, New York’s public schools allow you to choose what best fits your needs. 

Of course, New York is also home to some of the country’s best private schools. These represent a range of curriculums and other options; religious, secular, coed, single-gender, IB, AP; all have their own strengths to recommend them. 

We are familiar with these options throughout all five boroughs of New York, and how different schools are able to meet the needs of different students. Each has different strengths to commend them, and must be weighed based on how they can prepare students for the future. 

Beyond that, we understand the application process fully for both top private schools and selective public schools. These differ greatly, but must be handled with care. These schools receive staggering numbers of applications each year, and knowing how to approach them is the first step to getting in.

Home to the second largest school district in the US, Los Angeles has no shortage of public or private schools to choose from, each with their own strengths to recommend them. These are scattered over a larger area, as nobody has ever accused LA of being cramped. 

We have an in-depth understanding of what these schools offer, and how each student’s situation can best be served by a different institution’s offerings. After all, what works wonderfully for one student may not function at all for another. 

Our understanding of the admissions processes for these schools allows us to advise students on how they can best approach the applications, and what these schools are looking for in essays, interviews, test scores, and letters of recommendation. If you want to learn more about how we can help you make the most of your situation, and make your high school transition smooth and painless, schedule a free consultation today.