How to Get Into Your Dream College: What to Do Starting in 8th–10th Grade

Описание: If you’re a parent of an eighth, ninth, or tenth grader and you’re wondering when college planning should actually begin, this video is for you.

One of the biggest misconceptions about college admissions is that everything starts junior year. In reality, the strongest applications are built over time—through intentional choices around classes, extracurriculars, and early exploration of interests.

In this video, I explain why starting early matters, what colleges are truly looking for in applicants, and how families can make strategic decisions that support both admissions success and student fulfillment. We’ll talk about why colleges value depth over trying to “do it all,” how to identify a student’s genuine interests, and how those interests should guide course selection and extracurricular involvement.

Your student doesn’t need to have their entire future figured out. Early planning is about exploration, curiosity, and building a clear sense of direction, one that feels authentic and compelling when it comes time to apply!

This video is designed for both students and parents who want clarity, structure, and confidence in the college admissions process.

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