We begin working with students as early as 8th grade to help them develop a strong academic and extracurricular foundation and increase their potential.
Students who receive consistent, thoughtful guidance on how to effectively navigate high school have more successful, enriching high school experiences. This, in turn, makes them more competitive college applicants and provides them the time to formulate compelling, authentic stories for their applications.
Parents whose children begin working with us in 8th grade often say doing so alleviates stress and boosts confidence. Starting early ensures that your child has access to the best possible opportunities.
Students working with us in 8th grade can expect:
In addition to our grade-specific services, all students who work with Spark Admissions college consultants receive:
We offer four comprehensive college preparation and application packages for 8th-grade families. We’ll recommend the package that’s right for you during our initial consultation, and then we’ll work together to determine how we’ll use your hours to help your child achieve their goals.
Families who begin working with us in 8th grade benefit from a multi-year relationship with their college admissions consultant and emerge with exceptional application narratives.
Aidan came to Spark Admissions as a bright middle schooler with exceptional grades and a passion for playing sports.
His parents wanted help developing Aidan’s interests during high school. They knew this would result in a more enriching, interesting high school experience, and would also help him stand out when applying to the nation’s top-tier colleges and universities.
Spark Admissions counselors have firsthand knowledge of what it takes to earn admission at competitive schools. We put that expertise to work helping Aidan develop his personal story.
Aidan’s Spark Admissions counselor:
Aidan was accepted to highly competitive schools including the University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, Duke University, Dartmouth College, and Cornell University.
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John was a very gifted, deeply caring 8th grader enrolled at one of the strongest all-boys schools in Massachusetts when he came to Spark Admissions.
His parents wanted him to have a happy and fulfilling college experience at a top-tier school that matched his level of intellectual ability.
We worked with John starting in the middle of 8th grade and throughout high school to hone his interests and focus his narrative to help him stand out among the competitive admissions environment for the nation’s elite colleges and universities.
John’s Spark Admissions counselor:
John was accepted Single Choice Early Action to Harvard University.
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