US College Admissions Counselling Masterclass (Years 8–10) | July 2026

Most students start too late.

The difference between students admitted to top US universities — and those who are not — is rarely intelligence.

It is strategy, timing, and execution. This Masterclass is designed to give students that advantage early.

What This Program Is

The Princeton Review Australia's College Admissions Counselling (CAC) Masterclass is a structured, expert-led introduction to the US university admissions pathway for students in Years 8–10.

Over five intensive sessions, students will gain:

• A clear understanding of how US admissions actually work

• A personalised framework for academic and extracurricular development

• The tools to begin building a strong and competitive profile from Year 9 onwards

This is not just an information session. It is the starting point for serious US pathway planning.

What Makes This Different

Most students:

• focus only on school results

• start thinking about university too late

• lack a clear long-term strategy

Top applicants:

• build early

• plan intentionally

• develop a clear personal narrative

This program bridges that gap.

By the end of the Masterclass, students will have a clear roadmap for Years 8–12, including:

Understanding the US System

• How US universities evaluate applicants

• Key differences from the Australian system

• What “top universities” actually look for

Academic Strategy

• Subject selection and academic positioning

• Introduction to SAT, AP, and academic planning

• How to build a strong academic foundation early

Extracurricular Strategy

• The 4 Pillars: Innovation, Commitment, Community & Leadership

• What meaningful extracurriculars really look like

• How to avoid common mistakes (e.g. “activity overload”)

Personal Narrative Development

• What makes a compelling applicant profile

• Introduction to the Personal Statement

• How to start documenting experiences from Year 9

Life Skills & Productivity

• Time management and self-discipline

• Balancing performance and wellbeing

• Building habits for long-term success

Outcomes

By the end of the program, your child will:

✔ Understand how US admissions really work

✔ Have a clear academic and extracurricular direction

✔ Know what to focus on from Year 9 onwards

✔ Gain confidence in planning their future pathway

✔ Begin building a foundation for a strong university application

• Students currently in Years 8–10

• Families considering US university pathways

• Students who want to get ahead early and build a competitive profile

Course Dates Five sessions across the July school holiday.

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST (Sydney Time)

📍 Location: Online

⏱ Total: 5 classes × 3 hours = 15 hours of expert instruction

This program is delivered in a small, focused cohort to ensure engagement and interaction.

Places are limited.

AUD $2200 for the full course (5 sessions)

Secure your child’s place and begin building their US university pathway with expert guidance.

Early preparation is the single biggest advantage in US admissions.

The Princeton Review has supported millions of students globally in achieving their

education goals.

In Australia, we specialise in:

• US college admissions strategy

• SAT® and AP® preparation

• Personalised academic and pathway coaching

We work with students not just to prepare for university —

but to position them for success at the highest level.

This is not just a holiday course.

It is the beginning of a long-term strategy.