Journey is a one-on-one weekly mentoring session designed to help students chart a clear, confident path toward higher education and beyond. This personalized experience guides students through every step of the college prep process while also supporting those exploring vocational training, gap years, or entrepreneurial pursuits. The focus is on helping each student make informed decisions, stay organized, and take aligned action toward their long-term goals.

Students receive individualized support in areas such as:

• College Exploration & Fit:
  Identifying what students want in a college experience, researching potential majors, comparing institutions, and building a thoughtful college list based on academics, values, interests, and lifestyle.

• Application Preparation & Guidance:
  Navigating the admissions process, building a strong portfolio or resume, organizing deadlines, securing recommendations, and preparing for interviews.

• Testing & Academic Readiness:
  Guidance and preparation for standardized tests (if required), academic planning, strengthening study habits, and understanding what colleges expect.

• Essay Development & Personal Statements:
  Brainstorming themes, shaping authentic narratives, revising drafts, and crafting compelling essays that reflect the student’s voice and strengths.

• Scholarships & Financial Planning:
  Exploring funding opportunities, learning to evaluate financial aid packages, and understanding the financial side of higher education.

• Major & Career Exploration:
  Understanding possible fields of study, how majors translate into careers, and building clarity around personal strengths, interests, and long-term aspirations.

• Alternative Pathways (when applicable):
  Support for students choosing vocational programs, creative careers, entrepreneurship, gap years, or other non-traditional paths, with step-by-step action planning tailored to each route.

• Goal Setting & Life Skills:
  Time management, organization, decision-making skills, accountability tools, and building the confidence needed to navigate future transitions.

Journey offers students a grounded, supportive space to explore who they want to become and how to get there. By the end of the mentorship, students will have a well-prepared college plan, strong application materials, and a clear sense of direction as they take their next steps toward higher education and the life they want to build.