🧠 PREP MODE: GET READY WITHOUT THE STRESS

Planning for college doesn’t have to be stressful. If you’re in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade, you’re in the right place. Work through each step at your own pace — no pressure, no deadlines (yet).

🎓Watch This Video To Get The Full Picture Before Diving Into The Details

🛠️Try These Free Planning Tools

BRAG SHEET GENERATOR

Document your awesomeness for future opportunities
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PARENT PREP CHECKLIST

Complete checklist for parents of college-bound students
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ON TRACK BINGO

Track your college and career planning journey with me
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💻 Go Deeper With A Workbook

On Track Playbook™

Organize your goals, timeline, and next steps — without the pressure
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On Track Parent Workbook

Plan expectations, finances, and key conversations — clearly and calmly
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💻 Get Your College Money Right

Use my College Money Budget Tool to figure out what college will actually cost you BEFORE committing to anything. 

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🔎Do Some Research Before Jumping In

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Learn about all careers in the US including salary, demand, and tips on how to enter the field.
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College Score Card
Use this website to check stats like graduation rate, cost, average amount of debt + repayment rate, demographics, and average salary.
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Khan Academy
Prep for SAT and AP for FREE with Khan Academy. Learn from professional teachers and connect to The College Board directly from this platform.
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State Financial Aid Program Finder
Not sure what types of financial aid are available in your state? Check out this site to see exactly what your state offers and how to apply.
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JLV Scholarships
Need money for college? Check out this website to find ton's of scholarship money.
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FAFSA Estimator
Want to get an idea of how much federal aid you can get for college? Try out the FAFSA estimator to find out.
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Net Price Calculator Center
Use this link to get a better idea of how much each school costs. Know BEFORE you go!
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My Intuition
Try this calculator to see what your costs may look like at the nations top colleges
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UNCF (United NegroCollege Fund)
Attending an HBCU? Use this site to find scholarships to fund your education
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🗓️Book A Session To Think Through Your Plan

🔎Ask Me A Question

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🎓Get Help With A Task

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🎓Frequently Asked Questions

Focus on building your foundation — grades, relationships with teachers, and exploring what you’re actually interested in. This is the time to get involved in activities that mean something to you, not just things that look good on paper. College planning starts with knowing yourself first.

Junior year is the most important year of your high school college prep journey. Build your college list, start your scholarship search, and understand what college is going to cost your family. The college planning timeline moves fast — don’t wait until senior year to figure this out.

Yes!!!! Especially if you want better options and scholarship dollars. Your GPA starts in 9th grade and colleges see all four years. A rough start doesn’t disqualify you but it does make things harder. The earlier you start the better.

NOWWWWWW! Understanding financial aid and how to pay for college early gives you more time to find the money you need and avoid unnecessary debt. Waiting until senior year is one of the biggest mistakes families make.

That’s exactly what Prep Mode is here for. Start with the free college readiness tools on this page, grab the Plan Smart Pay Less Checklist, and book a session with me if you want personalized guidance.