11th Grade Might Make or Break Your Student's College Admissions Results.
There are four years of high school. Only one truly determines how competitive your student's college applications will be: Junior year. This is the year colleges evaluate most closely. From Grades → Course rigor → Standardized testing → Leadership → College research → Building a balanced college list → Summer planning… Everything begins coming together now.
The challenge isn't that there are too many things to do. It's knowing what to do, when to do it, and what actually matters. Too many families spend junior year reacting to deadlines, relying on conflicting advice from social media, or hoping the school counselor has enough time to guide them. By the time they realize they've missed an opportunity, it's too late.
The 11th Grade Success System gives your family an expert roadmap so every decision is intentional, every deadline is anticipated, and every month moves your student closer to stronger college admissions outcomes.
Here's What You'll Receive
Junior year doesn't wait for scheduled appointments. Questions come up constantly.
- Should my student retake the SAT?
- How many AP classes are enough?
- Is this extracurricular meaningful?
- When should we visit colleges?
- Should we apply test optional?
Instead of searching online or waiting weeks for your school counselor, simply ask us.
Members receive personalized answers to every question within 72 hours, giving your family trusted guidance exactly when you need it.
Junior year is too important to leave to chance. Each month you'll receive practical guidance covering topics including:
- Building the strongest academic profile possible
- Standardized testing strategy and scheduling
- College research that goes beyond rankings
- Developing a balanced college list
- Leadership and extracurricular positioning
- Summer planning that strengthens applications
- Preparing for senior year before it begins
Every lesson builds on the last, creating a complete admissions strategy instead of disconnected advice.
Choosing where to apply is one of the most important decisions your family will make. Our signature College List Builder™ program is designed to help families develop a balanced college list based on:
A list built on strategy, not on prestige or guesswork.
Every month, you'll have live access to our admissions expert to discuss the issues that matter most right now.
As deadlines approach and expectations increase, you'll always know what your next step should be.
Need individualized guidance? Let's meet 1-on-1 for 60 minutes. Members receive discounted 1-on-1 Strategy Sessions whenever individualized, personalized support is needed, whether it's discussing testing, reviewing a college list, planning summer activities, or making difficult admissions decisions.
Most students wait until senior year to think about their college essay. That's one of the biggest mistakes they can make.
Your membership includes our How to Write an Awesome College Essay course so your student can begin brainstorming early, develop authentic stories, and avoid the stress of writing essays under deadline pressure.
When application season begins, they'll already be ahead.
$79 per month. Cancel anytime.
Is This Program Right for Your Family?
This program is designed for families who:
✔ Want expert personalized guidance through every stage of the application process with an experienced admissions
✔ Want a clear month-by-month admissions strategy
✔ Want to maximize their student's competitiveness before applications begin
✔ Need guidance on standardized testing and timing
✔ Want help building a balanced, financially smart college list
✔ Want to reduce stress by knowing exactly what comes next
If your student is entering junior year, this is the support that can make the biggest difference in the admissions process.
How It Works
You enroll as the parent. Your student automatically gets their own separate login and student track.
A new module opens on the 1st of each month for both of you, with a bonus resource around the 15th. Your first module goes live August 1, 2026.
Join the live monthly coaching calls with Shereem, and email a college planning coach anytime with questions about your student.
Choose Your Path
From going it alone to real expert support every month, here is where the 10th Grade Success System Fits.
- No expert to ask when you are stuck
- No system and no month-by-month plan
- Piecing it together from conflicting advice online
- Direct access to ask an expert your questions
- Monthly modules for you and your student
- Live monthly group coaching with Shereem
About Strategic Admissions Advice
The 10th Grade Success System gives expert advice on:
- How to strengthen academic habits before junior year
- How to choose courses that build a competitive transcript
- How to evaluate activities and develop meaningful leadership
- How to begin discovering your student's authentic story
- How to create a smart summer strategy
- How to understand testing before junior year begins
- How to prepare for college with confidence instead of last-minute stress
Most families do not need more random advice. They need a roadmap. That is why this guide exists.
Most families enter junior year and say, "I wish we had started during sophomore year."
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Testimonials
We used Shereem's services to guide our three daughters through the college application process, and his expertise was absolutely invaluable.
What would we do without Shereem! He provided support every step of the way, from discussing compelling essay ideas to selecting the right schools and navigating the various portals.
Without their game changing guidance, we would have been lost. Now, my son has a list, an essay, and a plan. [He] is on his way to a fantastic university, with scholarships in hand!
The High School to College Success System
Your Investment
$79 per month
For 12 months of expert admissions guidance during the single most important year of high school.
When compared to the cost of making avoidable admissions mistakes, it's one of the smartest investments your family can make.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is 10th grade really too early to be thinking about college?
My student has no idea what they want to do or where they want to go. Is this right for us?
What if my student isn't motivated or doesn't want to think about college yet?
How much time does this take each month?
What happens when my student moves to 11th grade?
Can I cancel anytime?
Don't Let Junior Year Become a Year of Missed Opportunities.
You only get one junior year. You can't go back and take a more rigorous class. You can't join activities after applications are submitted. You can't rewrite the timeline. But you can make informed decisions before they matter.
That's exactly what the 11th Grade Success System is designed to help you do. Your goal isn't simply getting into college. It's giving your student the strongest possible opportunities when admissions decisions arrive. Build a smarter strategy today so your student has more choices tomorrow.
Join the 11th Grade Success System Today