Foundations Program

The Foundations Program is PACE's college counseling offering for younger students in grades 8–10 who want to get ahead of the process — thoughtfully and without pressure.

Starting early isn't about gaming the system. It's about giving students the time and space to explore who they are, what they care about, and what kind of college experience will genuinely suit them. Rebecca Putter works with younger students to build the self-awareness, academic habits, and extracurricular direction that make for strong applications down the road.

What's included:

• Regular one-on-one meetings with Rebecca

• Course planning and academic strategy for building a competitive profile

• Extracurricular exploration and activity guidance

• College awareness — learning what colleges look for and why

• Testing timeline planning (ACT/SAT strategy)

• Summer program research and planning

• Introduction to Wisernet, PACE's project management system

• Goal-setting and study skills development

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The Foundations Program is ideal for motivated students and proactive families who want a head start — and for students who benefit from having a trusted advisor outside the family to talk through big decisions with.

Students who begin with the Foundations Program transition naturally into the Complete or Premier Admissions Program when they reach 11th grade.

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To find out if this program is the right fit for your student, book a free 30-minute introductory session with Rebecca.