Second Ascent Package · Strategic Gap Year
Returning Clients.
A Step Higher.
Designed exclusively for students who have completed the Podium Package and are choosing to take a gap year before reapplying.
Book Your Free CallWho This Is For
Is Second Ascent right for you?
You're in the right place if…
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You have completed our Podium Package and are taking a strategic gap year
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You want to leverage your existing application foundation to reach even higher
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You need targeted assistance rather than starting from scratch
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You want to refine and resubmit to highly selective programs
What you'll walk away with
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A repurposed and highly competitive application utilizing existing assets
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Continued consultant-led communication with your established coach network
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Strategic repositioning of your academic and athletic narrative
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Continued gap-year guidance ensuring you perform your best
What's Included
Full-service support, start to finish
Foundations & Positioning
- • Reassessment of academic profile, athletic progress, and recruiting position
- • Strategic explanation of the college admissions and athletic recruiting landscape
- • Guidance in designing a purposeful gap year
- • Standardized testing strategy and guidance
- • Ongoing activities list refinement for reapplications
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Coach Introductions & Recruiting Strategy
- • Thoughtfully curated college list grounded in athletic fit, academic profile, and admissions strategy
- • Consultant-led coach outreach and matchmaking (initial and ongoing)
- • Revisit, refine, and update the college list
- • Preparation for coach meetings
- • Post-visit follow-up
- • Guidance on maintaining relationships
Application Strategy & Execution
- • Strategic guidance through pre-read admissions
- • College essay strategy, development, and review
- • Project management of application process
- • Common Application support from setup to final decision
Final Submission Support
- • Ongoing consultant support through submission and final decision.
In Their Words
From those who’ve been in your boots
"I worked with Alison during my senior year and gap year... she helped me thoughtfully manage two full years of recruiting."
Hunter
Student