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Academic Services

Your One-Stop Shop for College Preparation

Add Personalized Guidance to Your Student’s Journey

Through trusted partners and a dedicated team, we offer a suite of services that make your student’s Emerging experience even more impactful.

Academic Services That Strengthen the Journey

It’s not just about getting in—it’s about how your student gets there, and how they thrive once they do. Our academic support is built to honor each student’s learning style. Whether they’re self-motivated or need structure and accountability, we meet them where they are—with personalized, strengths-based services in tutoring. We specialize in supporting diverse learners, including students who are Highly Gifted, twice exceptional, or managing ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. Every step is intentional, connected, and designed to build confidence for college and beyond.

Every student works directly with our Student Success Manager, Tutoring Team, or a mentor from our robust Mentor Network. We oversee each service and fold your student’s progress into our ongoing counseling, so every step is intentional and connected. All services are virtual, results-driven, and thoughtfully priced—designed to meet students where they are and take them where they want to go.

We Offer Targeted Support In

  • Test preparation
  • Academic tutoring
  • Essay and writing development
  • Research and publication
  • Internships
  • Executive functioning coaching

Emerging Test Preparation

Smarter support. Stronger scores.

Emerging Test Preparation combines adaptive learning technology with expert 1:1 tutoring to help students reach their full potential on the SAT, ACT, and AP exams.

What's Included

  • 1:1 tutoring sessions (1–3x per week)
  • Custom study plan based on diagnostic and ongoing assessments
  • Adaptive Practice Portal with targeted questions and full-length exams
  • Ongoing progress tracking and adjustments
  • Accommodations available for neurodivergent learners

Results

Students typically see score increases of 200+ points on the SAT or 5+ points on the ACT when they start 8–12 weeks before their test date.

Program Options

  • 10 Sessions + Practice Portal Access: $1,499
  • 20 Sessions + Practice Portal Access (Most Popular): $2,499
  • Add-On: 10 Additional Sessions: $1,249
  • Practice Portal Only (for highly self-motivated students): $499 / 12 months
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Emerging AP Test Preparation

Targeted support for stronger scores—and greater opportunities.

Designed to help students earn their highest possible scores across multiple AP subjects, with 1:1 tutoring and a customized study plan for each exam. Students typically increase their AP scores by a full point or more—a meaningful boost for both college admissions and college credit. We recommend starting 4–8 weeks before the exam date.

What's Included

  • Personalized tutoring plan tailored to each AP exam
  • 1:1 tutoring sessions (1–3x per week)
  • Adaptive Practice Portal with exam-level questions
  • Flexibility to divide sessions across multiple subjects (minimum 5 sessions per exam)

AP Subjects Covered

  • English: Language, Literature
  • History: U.S. History, World History
  • Math: Precalculus, Calculus AB, Calculus BC
  • Science: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1
  • Computer Science: Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles

Why AP Scores Matter

At highly selective colleges, AP scores make a difference.

Example: The average admitted Harvard student takes six AP exams with an average score of 4.7, while rejected applicants average five exams with a 4.3.

Program Options

  • 10 Sessions + Practice Portal Access: $1,499
  • 20 Sessions + Practice Portal Access (Most Popular): $2,499
  • Add-On: 10 Additional Sessions: $1,249
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Program Fee: $5,999

Emerging Mentored Research Program

College-level research. Real-world impact. Published results.

Students work 1:1 with a PhD candidate or postdoc from a top-tier university to complete a publishable academic paper in a field aligned with their interests.

What's Included

  • Matched with a mentor from our network of 1,500+ researchers
  • Customized project scope based on student interests
  • Weekly 1:1 mentorship over 3 months (5–10 hrs/week)
  • Publication support for a 15–20 page paper
  • Formal written evaluation + certificate of completion

Why It Matters

Among students admitted to top-15 colleges, nearly half complete a mentored research project. It’s a powerful way to demonstrate intellectual curiosity and readiness for college-level work.

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Emerging Internship Program

Real-world experience. Personalized mentorship. Lasting impact.

Students are matched with vetted startups where they work on meaningful, real-world projects aligned with their interests.

What's Included

  • Matched with a startup based on student goals
  • 1:1 mentorship from a senior team member
  • 8-week virtual internship (5–10 hrs/week)
  • Project-based work that adds real value
  • Available in industries like tech, media, business, and environmental science
  • Letter of recommendation + letter of completion

Why It Matters

Internships show initiative, maturity, and academic alignment. They help students prove they can contribute meaningfully—even before college.

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The Emerging Essay Experience

For students who know where they’re going, now let’s help them tell their story.

Some students come to us with their college list in hand. They know where they’re applying, what they want to study, and what makes them stand out. What they need is expert, ethical support to bring their application essays to life. The Emerging Essay Experience is designed for exactly that. Our writing mentors guide students through a thoughtful, empowering process—helping them clarify their voice, elevate their ideas, and ensure their writing aligns with the values and expectations of each college on their list. Whether your student needs support with the Common App personal statement, supplemental essays, or UC PIQs, we meet them where they are.

What's Included

  • 1:1 coaching with a trained essay mentor
  • Support through brainstorming, drafting, revising, and polishing
  • Feedback that strengthens clarity, voice, structure, and purpose
  • Access to proven tools and templates for planning and organization
  • Final reviews for tone, alignment, and authenticity

Why It Matters

The Emerging Essay Experience gives students the expert guidance to craft essays that not only reflect who they are but also speak directly to what colleges are looking for. This process doesn’t just help them get noticed—it helps them feel confident in how they’re presenting themselves to the world.

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