Strategic coaching for high potential students, focusing holistically to achieve success
Academics
Reading comprehension
ERB prep
High School applications & finding a good fit
Activities
Summer camp scheduling
The Whole Person
Building routines and organizational habits
Advocating for accommodations
Academics
English, History (World, US, Art), Ethics, Religion, Spanish, Math, Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental sciences), Computer Science
Reading music / music theory
Succeeding with a challenging, engaging academic schedule (IB/AP tracks)
Teacher/mentor relationship building
Activities
Building a high school resume
Discovering passions & choosing extracurriculars
Learn event planning, budget building, networking, proposal/grant writing, reflecting on community service experiences
College Prep
Work backwards from typical college essay questions to prioritize activities
Scheduling school tours
Interview prep
SAT/ACT prep & deciding whether to send scores
College essay writing (Common App, UC, CSU)
The Whole Person
Advocating for accommodations
Finding specialists / extra support (therapist, nutritionist, sports coaches, immersion trips)
Working backwards from college essay questions to prioritizing summer activities
Supplemental reading lists, book clubs, sourcing a healthy diet of media
Academics
Picking a major
Academic schedule
Activities
Internships: Research, applications, staying organized, comparing offers
Understanding career paths & salary ranges for different careers
Fundraising 101
Resume Writing
The Whole Person
Staying organized
Getting involved, building connections
Budgeting and forecasting: opening a credit card, understanding interest
Learning how to navigate health insurance
Work
Resume writing
Interview prep & mock interviews
Networking
Narrative building
Interpreting an Offer
Stock 101
Activities
Volunteering
ERG strategy / community contributions / "extracurricular" activity coaching
The Whole Person
Apartment hunting
Finances & Budgeting: 401k/IRA/HYSA/FSA
Demystifying benefits & insurance
Contact behrstrong@gmail.com