Freshman year is the true beginning of the college journey. The choices students make now and the habits they develop set the tone for everything that follows. At Spark Admissions, we guide students and families through this important first phase of high school with a thoughtful, personalized plan that provides clarity, confidence, and direction.
Our 9th-grade college admissions services empower students to make smart academic and extracurricular decisions, explore new interests, and start developing the profile that will ultimately make their college applications shine.
9th grade lays the foundation for long-term success. By starting early, students gain the structure and foresight to navigate high school intentionally rather than reactively. With Spark’s expert guidance, families can ensure that every choice—academic, extracurricular, and personal—supports a student’s future college goals.
Spark’s counselors bring deep insight into high school and college success. We help students uncover what makes them unique, set high yet achievable goals, and build the foundation for an authentic, distinctive college profile.
Our work together ensures that each student begins high school with confidence, purpose, and a plan that grows alongside their ambitions.
Starting early makes all the difference. Connect with our team to learn how Spark can guide your child’s academic journey from the very
beginning.
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The path to exceptional college outcomes begins here. Connect with our team to learn how Spark can help your student build the habits, skills, and experiences that lead to future success
Schedule a Consultation to learn more about our college admissions consultants and our 9th grade services.
We offer two structured levels of support (Spark and Spark+), each designed to flex with your priorities.
Every Spark 9th grader benefits from the unmatched expertise of our consultants and our structured, strategic approach to helping students reach their goals. With the Spark package, 9th graders receive everything needed to take on the challenges and opportunities of high school while building a strong foundation for future college admissions success.
The Spark+ package offers an even higher level of engagement, including additional meetings with consultants to keep students on track and complimentary sessions with Spark tutors to help students adjust to the rigors of high school. Designed for families seeking the most immersive, high-touch experience, Spark+ provides unparalleled access, responsiveness, and depth of support throughout high school.
4 payments of $14,999 each
4 payments of $24,999 each
Families who begin working with Spark Admissions in 9th grade can expect constant support and guidance from the moment they start until they graduate high school.
Alexandra came to Spark Admissions when she was a bright, thoughtful ninth-grader interested in STEM—particularly computer science.
As a first-generation immigrant, she would be the first in her family to attend a U.S. college. Her parents sought an experienced admissions counselor to help navigate the college process.
We immediately recognized Alexandra’s potential. However, we also knew her quiet nature would make it difficult to stand out among STEM applicants at highly competitive colleges.
Alexandra’s Spark Admissions counselor:
Alexandra was accepted Early Decision to Dartmouth College, her top-choice school.
*Student’s name changed for privacy
We first met Hannah during her freshman year at a private high school in the greater Boston area.
Hannah was a naturally talented student, but her family sought our guidance immediately after her sibling did not secure admission to his top-choice Ivy League university.
We worked with Hannah throughout her four years in high school to develop a stellar academic and extracurricular resume and to craft a stand-out personal narrative that would allow her to successfully earn admission to her top-choice schools.
Hannah’s Spark Admissions counselor:
Hannah was accepted Single Choice Early Action to Yale University.
*Student’s name changed for privacy
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