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# Personalized College Admissions & Test Prep Built Around Your Student

From 9th-grade course planning to ACT & SAT prep classes, targeted ACT science prep, and 1:1 college essay help — Savvy Strategies gives students and families a clear, confident path forward.

## Outcomes of Savvy Strategies
- **Real Strategy, Not Hype:** Students gain clarity on their path with focused study plans, actionable ACT test tips, and repeatable pacing strategies.
- **Personalized Paths, Not Cookie-Cutter Plans:** Work with a dedicated college essay tutor to shape essays, activities, and timelines into an authentic admissions story.
- **Calm Confidence, Every Step of the Way:** Families get practical guidance and peace of mind for balanced school lists, test plans, and key deadlines.

## How We Help
### 1. 1:1 Coaching
Personalized admissions advising, school list strategy, and 1:1 college essay help with a dedicated college essay tutor from first brainstorm to final polish.
- **Action:** [Schedule a First Advising Session](https://savvystrategies.courses/info/contact?topic=advising)

### 2. Online Courses
Flexible, self-paced ACT prep classes and SAT modules — including targeted ACT science prep and proven ACT test tips — for students who want structure with independence.
- **Action:** [Start Learning](https://savvystrategies.courses/store)
- [Test Course](https://savvystrategies.courses/store/test-course) ($50.00): Self-paced online strategy course from Savvy Strategies.
- [Another Test Course](https://savvystrategies.courses/store/another-test-course) ($20.00): Everything you always knew you didn't need

## How It Works (Connect · Plan · Thrive)
1. **01 Connect (First 1:1 session):** Schedule a first advising session so we can learn your student’s strengths, goals, and timeline.
2. **02 Plan (Custom roadmap):** Build a tailored testing, coursework, and application plan with clear milestones and zero guesswork.
3. **03 Thrive (Guided execution):** Step into every essay, exam, and deadline with steady support and genuine confidence.

## About Us — Kristie, Ed.D.
**Your Straight-Talking Guide Through the College Admissions Maze.**
Before founding Savvy Strategies, Kristie spent years guiding students as a high school principal — seeing firsthand how clarity and confidence transform a young person’s future. She holds a doctorate in educational leadership (Ed.D.), and brings real-world insight into every advising session — straight talk, sharp strategy, and a lot of heart.

> "Every student deserves a plan that fits who they are — and someone in their corner cheering them on." — Kristie, Ed.D.

## Selected Student & Parent Reviews
- **+170 PSAT · Goal ACT Reached:** "With her fantastic one-on-one Zoom tutoring and prep resources, she helped my son raise his PSAT score 170 points and reach his goal ACT score." — *Parent of Junior & 9th Grader*
- **Accepted to Top Choices:** "My husband and I did not go to college in the U.S., and Kristie made sure we understood every phase of this long process. Our daughter was accepted to her top choices much thanks to Kristie." — *Parent of Admitted Student*
- **Stress-Free Execution:** "Kristie walks you through step by step so the whole process becomes clear and manageable — helping you put your best foot forward." — *High School Senior*

## Frequently Asked Questions
- **When should our student start working with Savvy Strategies?** Many families begin in 9th or 10th grade to thoughtfully map coursework, extracurricular depth, and testing timelines without last-minute pressure. We also work closely with 11th and 12th graders on targeted ACT prep classes, SAT strategy, balanced school lists, and 1:1 college essay help.
- **How does working with a college essay tutor help my student stand out?** High school counselors do vital work, but often manage caseloads of 300+ students. Working 1:1 with Kristie gives your student dedicated college essay help — from uncovering their authentic voice and outlining a compelling narrative to line-by-line draft feedback and proactive deadline management.
- **Should we choose 1:1 Coaching, Online ACT Prep Classes, or both?** 1:1 Coaching is best for families looking for a personalized, high-touch roadmap across admissions, school lists, and college essay help. Our self-paced online ACT prep classes and SAT courses are ideal for independent learners who want structured modules, ACT science prep, and practical ACT test tips on their own schedule. Many students combine both.
- **How do we decide between the SAT and the ACT, and what if ACT Science feels overwhelming?** We start by looking at your student’s baseline strengths, pacing style, and academic timeline to recommend the exam with the highest upside. For students taking the ACT, our targeted ACT science prep and repeatable ACT test tips teach students how to break down data passages quickly and manage time with confidence.