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SUMMER 2020 ESSAY BOOT CAMPS

We loved meeting so many of you in person and through Zoom this summer.

There are no more camps for the class of 2021. If you signed up for Boot Camp B, expect to hear from one of our advisors for a 1:1 editing session in the next few weeks!

 Free Drop In Centers go Virtual!

Two ways to engage:

  • Join one of this week's Zoom Meetings: We'll post the new links here every Sunday evening. Drop-ins will be open from 3-6 PM.  For our Tuesday October 27 3-6 PM Drop-in is with Cindy and Steve click here.For our Thursday, October 27  3-6 PM Drop-in is with Sue click here. 
  • Please join the meeting before 5:30 so we have time to answer your questions!
  • Sign up for a half-hour slot for a 1:1 Drop-In Meeting with an advisor. Click here to request a time during the week of October 26. Signing up ahead of time guarantees you a private half-hour during the Drop-In hours. We'll confirm once you've signed up.
  • Some families want to talk with us about one-on-one advising instead of using the Drop-In Centers. Please send us an email at info@stepaheadidaho.org  if you'd like more information about this option.  

What kind of help can I get at the Free Zoom Drop-In?

  • Figure out where to apply
  • Get started on your applications
  • Brainstorm and edit essays
  • Explore interests, majors, and careers
  • Understand where you're likely to get in, and whether you'll get merit and need scholarships 
  • Bring it! There are no wrong questions. This can be a confusing process, and we're here to help. 

 

 

Welcome To Step Ahead Idaho

Our Mission

step ahead idaho further educationDetermining the next step after high school is one of the most important decisions a student will make. There is a wealth of opportunities available—college, university, community college, trade school—but navigating the maze of applications, testing, and financial aid can seem overwhelming to both students and parents.

At Step Ahead Idaho, we recognize that no two students are the same, and we provide tailored counseling to meet the needs of each individual client. We provide honest, supportive and experienced perspective to each student's school search.

Our mission is to help each student:

  • discover his or her own interests and strengths to find the "best fit" schools.
  • sort through and organize each step of the planning and application process in a timely manner.
  • put his or her "best foot forward" to maximize acceptance to the school of choice.

Testimonials

“I will be forever grateful to the open, friendly, and knowledgeable ladies at Step Ahead. The college application process can feel totally overwhelming at times, so it was so nice to have experts who knew what they were doing giving me encouragement and keeping me on track. Step Ahead was the first to introduce me to the idea of “meet-need schools”, which allowed me to widen the net of colleges I was looking at and prevented me from having to take out loans for an undergraduate education. I attended their summer essay boot camp, which is a must for any rising senior. They helped me with almost every part of the application process, and kept me motivated even when spring semester rolled around. Thank you, Step Ahead!” --Laura, Boise High School

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Gifts

We gratefully acknowledge generous grants from: