Education — College Prep
College prep coaching
College prep is a two-year project compressed into a few frantic months for most families. Mindlab college prep coaches build a realistic school list, map testing and deadlines, coach the personal essay through real drafts, and keep students accountable so applications go out strong and on time.
Questions
- When should we start college prep coaching?
- Sophomore or early junior year gives the most room for testing, activities and essay drafting, but coaches regularly help seniors triage a compressed timeline.
- Do coaches write essays for students?
- No. Coaches teach structure, voice and revision. Every word submitted is the student's own.
- Is financial aid and scholarship guidance included?
- Many coaches cover FAFSA timing, merit aid strategy and scholarship searches — check each coach's offerings.