Identifying strengths
and interests
Identify talent through strengths and interests
Design research and explore resources
Build project and time management skills
Introduce decision making frameworks
Develop a leadership perspective
Foster ethical behavior
Project design
Define project focus
Identify and frame project questions
Connect with expert communities
Design a project plan
Implement process
Achieve goals
Analyze outcomes
Final steps
and outcomes
Prepare a project presentation
Share with expert audience
Review and revise
Define next steps
Discovery
Freshman Year
Find and explore focus areas
Introduce project and time management frameworks
Set goals and decision criteria
Strengthen communication skills
Introduce research methods
Define a project process and products
Conduct a literature review
Contact experts and organizations
Expansion
Sophomore Year
Expand the project with specific, measurable results
Develop a real-world network using distributed resources
Implement project design
Advance communication skills
Apply to competitive opportunities (courses, competitions)
Take leadership roles
Set goals for junior year
Outcomes
Junior Year
Identify strategic targets, actions, and outcomes including a timeline for standardized tests (SAT/ACT)
Focus on competitive opportunities and awards
Leverage projects for advanced study and internships
Polish oral and written communication skills
Initiate the college process
Dr. Feit supports the college process from start to finish. This includes discussions about college lists, timelines and other educational decisions (Should I apply Early Decision?), and ongoing conversations with parents.
Essay writing support is essential to ensure that accomplishments are holistically represented and that students present the in-depth thinking expected of a prospective student at elite colleges and universities.
ILP projects are centerpieces in college applications. 97% of past students receive multiple acceptances at top universities in the United States and abroad and have a choice of which school to attend.