The average eighth grader looks forward to starting high school and all the changes that come with it, but you and your child know you must plan beyond that. Zenith Prep Academy’s college preparatory program for eighth graders proves that the best time to plan one’s future in education is now.
Our counselors have one focus — giving your child the best opportunity to succeed. With more than 200 years of combined experience, Zenith Prep Academy works with middle and high school students through intensive one-on-one sessions that deliver Ivy League results.
Essential College Prep for Eighth Graders
Our counselors work one-on-one with students from grades 6-12 to help them build up all the things that top colleges are actually looking for: unique extracurriculars that show initiative, concrete achievements that show a student’s ability to plan and execute, a challenging course load that shows a student’s academic preparation, and a sense of joy and curiosity that goes beyond the accumulation of awards and grades.
The Importance of Extra Curriculars
Having a 4.0 GPA is great, but students must do more to secure Ivy League acceptances. Our pre-college planning program for eight graders invests in students’ interests outside the classroom.
Colleges love to see things like a student who went beyond just being part of a high school coding club. They want to see students who work with their peers at the school to create a hackathon event that teaches other students how to create a health and wellness app! But, if a student is going to do something that impressive in high school, then they need to start building skills and exploring their interests early.
This is why middle school students need to do more than just focus on their classes and grades: they need to find what they are excited enough about to work outside of normal school hours to achieve. No matter what students do in high school, whether that is doing neuroscience research, creating community writing projects, or landing an internship with a startup, they need to start building a strong foundation early.
Becoming a Proactive and Forward-Thinking Student
Sometimes eight graders are a little bit shy: it can be hard to imagine themselves reaching out to a professor at a local university for a spot in their research lab or collaborating with local government nonprofit leaders.
More than just guiding students on how to sign up for the right extra curriculars and getting good grades, Zenith counselors coach their students on how to reach out for the opportunities that are waiting to be grabbed by the students with initiative.
Even if a student struggles in a challenging class in school, the students who make their way through that challenge are the students who talk one-on-one with teachers at the beginning of the school year, built a positive relationship, and then have that line of communication open when challenges arise.
Building the habits that make students proactive is not something that gets turned on like a switch when high school starts and the stakes are higher: it is something that your student needs to start building now.
Engaging Parents in Pre-College Planning for Eighth-Grade Students
Between homecomings, extracurriculars and SAT testing, your child’s high school experience will go by in a flash. That’s why eighth grade is the perfect time to start college preparations at Zenith Prep Academy. Establish a long-term relationship with our professionals to help your student get the most value from our services and resources.
As the top college counseling program in the country, our college prep for eighth graders is unmatched. We are here to support your student and family from the moment you join us until your student is off to the university of their dreams, or you’ll receive your money back.
Discover Why Zenith Prep Academy Is the Ideal Choice for Your Eighth Grader
Give your child the education they deserve. With a track record like ours, you know Zenith Prep Academy will prepare your child for high school, college and beyond.
The path to higher education begins today with our college readiness program for eighth graders. Schedule a free consultation with us today to secure their spot — our services are in high demand, and we want to make sure your family can join our prestigious ranks.
