Rome wasn’t built in a day… Good thing we’re master architects.
MIT | Stanford | Princeton | Columbia | Brown | Oxford | Cambridge
Our lineup is straight-up hits. No flops here.
WHAT WE DO
Unsubscribe from mediocrity
- We don’t use formulas or molds.
- We don’t check boxes.
- We don’t edit out your quirks.
- We don’t choose between fit and prestige (we get both)
At Athena, we don’t do cookie-cutter. We build custom roadmaps — designed around you: your quirks, your talents, your wildest ambitions.
We help you shape a human brand so compelling that it sears an unforgettable impression on admissions officers. You bring the spark. We’ll bring the timber to help you build the fire.
This isn’t just college prep. It’s a full-on launchpad.
“Resumé-building”? We help you craft a story.
Based on your grade, our program helps you identify your vision and build the right path through:
*Hover/tap on each segment to view details.
Autobiography of a Student
strategic planning meeting
Deep Autobiography of a Student
Application Theme & Strategy
1-1 consulting
Psychometric Test
Academy Workshops
Capstone Projects
academic & internship guidance
research program & tech support
summer programs
Form that asks basic questions about your demographics and profile data points, modeled after the “personal information” section required of all college apps
Form that asks profound questions about your background, identity, values, and goals, meant to prompt serious reflection for future projects and essays
Assessment designed to measure your strengths are areas for improvement, as to help guide your choice in academic interests, universities, and activities
Your personal brand strategy, designed as a year-to-year roadmap to successful admission via sub-strategies and timelines for academics, standardized testing, activities, and essays
High school course selection, as well as academic tutoring, standardized testing prep, and internship procurement via our trusted partners
Assistance with ideation, resources, sponsorship, and media coverage for the defining achievement that will showcase your personal brand in your college application’s activity list
Assistance with strategy and execution for summer activities, including summer programs, research, internships, and employment
Weekly in-house, certificate-based learning modules in the form of months-long courses that teach you academic and life skills useful for improving your coursework, activities, and essays
In-house PhD-run cohorts that teach you to produce a published academic paper or state-of-the-art software/hardware project
Weekly update meetings with your primary assigned Mentor to keep you on track with all deliverables
Personalized strategy sessions, led by seasoned experts and former Ivy League admissions officers.
The Game Plan: Year by Year
Crafting main character energy
9th DISCOVER
ACADEMIES
8-9
PROJECTS
6-7
ACADEMIC EXPLORATION
Subject selection for 11th and 12th grade
SUMMER ENGAGEMENT
Applications for skill-based summer programs + internships
FOCUS AREAS
Identify the subjects and extracurriculars that align most with your profile
STANDARDIZED TEST PLANNING
Recommend timelines for SAT/ACT preparation and guide AP subject selection
10th DEVELOP
ACADEMIES
6-7
PROJECTS
4-5
ACADEMIC EXPLORATION
Subject selection for 11th and 12th grade
SUMMER ENGAGEMENT
Applications for skill-based summer programs + internships
FOCUS AREAS
Hone the subjects and extracurriculars that align most with your profile
STANDARDIZED TEST PLANNING
Recommend timelines for SAT/ACT preparation and guide AP subject selection
11th DEFINE
ACADEMIES
4-5
PROJECTS
2-3
ACADEMIC EXPLORATION
Intended major exploration through 1-1 discussions with subject matter experts
SUMMER ENGAGEMENT
Applications for more intensive programs/internships
FOCUS AREAS
Begin obtaining leadership positions for activities and notable external validation for your achievements
STANDARDIZED TEST PLANNING
SAT/ACT and AP subject preparation, based on school subjects and intended major
12th DEMONSTRATE
ACADEMIES
1-2
PROJECTS
1+
ACADEMIC EXPLORATION
Intended major alignment with overall college application strategy
SUMMER ENGAGEMENT
Applications for more intensive/project-focused programs/internships, capstone project completion, college campus visits, and early work on application essays
FOCUS AREAS
Final achievement of accolades as well as profile presentation through intended major, college list, activity list, recommendations, essays, interviews, financial aid, among others
STANDARDIZED TEST PLANNING
Identify the right scores to report to colleges, whether to report them, and how
9th DISCOVER
9thDISCOVER
Academies
8-9
Projects
6-7
Academies
8-9
Academic Exploration
Subject selection for 11th and 12th grade
Summer engagement
Applications for skill-based summer programs + internships
Standardized Test Planning
Recommend timelines for SAT/ACT preparation and guide AP subject selection
Focus areas
Identify the subjects and extracurriculars that align most with the your profile
10th DEVELOP
10th DEVELOP
Academies
6-7
Projects
4-5
Academies
6-7
Academic Exploration
Subject selection for 11th and 12th grade
Summer engagement
Applications for skill-based summer programs + internships
Standardized Test Planning
Recommend timelines for SAT/ACT preparation and guide AP subject selection
Focus areas
Hone the subjects and extracurriculars that align most with your profile
Academic Exploration
Subject selection for 11th and 12th grade
Summer engagement
Applications for skill-based summer programs + internships
Standardized Test Planning
Recommend timelines for SAT/ACT preparation and guide AP subject selection
Focus areas
Hone the subjects and extracurriculars that align most with your profile
11th DEFINE
11th DEFINE
Academies
4-5
Projects
2-3
Academies
4-5
Academic Exploration
Intended major exploration through 1-1 discussions with subject matter experts
Summer engagement
Applications for more intensive programs/internships
Standardized Test Planning
SAT/ACT and AP subject preparation, based on school subjects and intended major
Focus areas
Begin obtaining leadership positions for activities and notable external validation for your achievements
Academic Exploration
Intended major exploration through 1-1 discussions with subject matter experts
Summer engagement
Applications for more intensive programs/internships
Standardized Test Planning
SAT/ACT and AP subject preparation, based on school subjects and intended major
Focus areas
Begin obtaining leadership positions for activities and notable external validation for your achievements
12th DEMONSTRATE
12th DEMONSTRATE
Academies
1-2
Projects
1+
Academies
1-2
Academic Exploration
Intended major alignment with overall college application strategy
Summer engagement
Applications for more intensive/project-focused programs/internships, capstone project completion, college campus visits, and early work on application essays
Standardized Test Planning
Identify the right scores to report to colleges, whether to report them, and how
Focus areas
Final achievement of accolades as well as profile presentation through intended major, college list, activity list, recommendations, essays, interviews, financial aid, among others
Academic Exploration
Final achievement of accolades as well as profile presentation through intended major, college list, activity list, recommendations, essays, interviews, financial aid, among others
Summer engagement
Identify the right scores to report to colleges, whether to report them, and how
Standardized Test Planning
Help students pick the right scores to report to colleges, whether to report the score or not, how to report them
Focus areas
Final achievement of accolades as well as profile presentation through intended major, college list, activity list, recommendations, essays, interviews, financial aid, among others