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Begin
Introduction to college and career planning, alongside the study habits that make later choices possible.
↓Five years.One direction.
College and career guidance begins early, grows deliberately and continues through graduation.
Start before the decision feels urgent.
At Northstar, the process starts in Grade 8. Each year adds the questions, habits and practical work appropriate to that moment—so applications emerge from years of reflection rather than a last-minute choice.
Parents remain key participants at every stage of college and career planning.
A pathway that grows with the learner.
Explore
Academic planning, meaningful extracurricular involvement and the beginning of college research.
↓Prepare
IGCSE preparation, an introduction to standardised tests and structured practice tests.
↓Focus
Standardised tests, college finalisation and preparation of the complete application package.
↓Apply
Application submission, financial-aid preparation and focused interview practice.
✓The learner leads.
Parents participate.
O3C guides.
Planning works best when questions, expectations and options can be discussed openly by everyone involved.