Tier comparison
Foundational vs. Accelerated vs. Sprint
A side-by-side look at the three tiers. They share one path and one set of services; what changes is when your student starts.
- FoundationalStarts July before 9th grade Starts July before 9th grade. Enrollment open through fall of 10th grade. The program continues to Decision Day in May of 12th grade.
- AcceleratedStarts January of 10th grade Starts January of 10th grade. Enrollment open through fall of 11th grade. The program continues to Decision Day in May of 12th grade.
- SprintStarts January of 11th grade Starts January of 11th grade. Enrollment open through spring of 11th grade. The program continues to Decision Day in May of 12th grade.
Every plan starts with your student: their interests, their strengths, their goals. No one-size-fits-all.
Category | Most completeFoundational | Accelerated | Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projects | 3 projects
| 2 projects
| 1 project
|
| Starts from | $281/month* | $348/month* | $500/month* |
| Starts | July before 9th grade | January of 10th grade | January of 11th grade |
| Enrollment open | Through fall of 10th grade | Through fall of 11th grade | Through spring of 11th grade |
| Length | 2.5–4 years | 1.5–2.5 years | 1.5 years or less |
| Mentoring meetings | Up to 60 | Up to 42 | Up to 30 |
| Meeting cadence | Monthly through 10th, twice a month from 11th to applications, then as needed | Every other week at first, then monthly to fall of 11th, twice a month through applications, then as needed | Weekly at first, every 2–3 weeks through summer, near-weekly during applications, then as needed |
| Ends | May of senior year (offers and final decision) | May of senior year (offers and final decision) | May of senior year (offers and final decision) |
| What's included | The same for every tier (see the list below) | The same for every tier (see the list below) | The same for every tier (see the list below) |
| Meetings | In person in Frisco or online | In person in Frisco or online | In person in Frisco or online |
Foundational
- Projects
3 projects
- Exploratory
- Expanded
- High-impact
- Starts from
$281/month*
- Enrollment open
- Through fall of 10th grade
- Length
- 2.5–4 years
- Mentoring meetings
- Up to 60
- Meeting cadence
- Monthly through 10th, twice a month from 11th to applications, then as needed
- Ends
- May of senior year (offers and final decision)
- What's included
- The same for every tier (see the list below)
- Meetings
- In person in Frisco or online
Accelerated
- Projects
2 projects
- Expanded
- High-impact
- Starts from
$348/month*
- Enrollment open
- Through fall of 11th grade
- Length
- 1.5–2.5 years
- Mentoring meetings
- Up to 42
- Meeting cadence
- Every other week at first, then monthly to fall of 11th, twice a month through applications, then as needed
- Ends
- May of senior year (offers and final decision)
- What's included
- The same for every tier (see the list below)
- Meetings
- In person in Frisco or online
Sprint
- Projects
1 project
- High-impact
- Starts from
$500/month*
- Enrollment open
- Through spring of 11th grade
- Length
- 1.5 years or less
- Mentoring meetings
- Up to 30
- Meeting cadence
- Weekly at first, every 2–3 weeks through summer, near-weekly during applications, then as needed
- Ends
- May of senior year (offers and final decision)
- What's included
- The same for every tier (see the list below)
- Meetings
- In person in Frisco or online
*$1,000 non-refundable deposit to enroll. The remaining balance is split into equal monthly payments through December of senior year. Plans can be cancelled with 60 days' notice.
Between two start dates?
The right tier depends on your student's experience as much as on the calendar. A student with research experience or a solid profile may be able to take on the earlier tier's projects in less time. For a student newer to projects, we'll usually recommend the later tier, even with a couple of months to spare.
Included in Every Tier
- Interest and aptitude assessment, so each project plan is built around your student
- Summer planning each year, including research and internship opportunities
- Academic advising and course selection each year
- College list of up to 12 schools, built around ambitious targets
- Preparation for science fairs and other competitions
- Interview preparation
- Common App essay coaching (5 revision rounds) and supplemental essay coaching (2 rounds each). We coach; students write.
- Letter-of-recommendation strategy and brag sheet
- Student Narrative Document: the one-page story of who your student is
- Meeting notes shared with parents after every session
- Three parent check-ins a year
- Scholarship database access
Not included
Subject tutoring · Standardized test preparation · School counselor liaison
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