February 19, 2025

Reduce Stress, Gain Confidence

Student: Ava (Grade 11)

High School: Northgate High School, Walnut Creek

Mark and Linda felt overwhelmed as their daughter Ava entered her junior year. They knew this was a critical time for college preparation, but balancing Ava’s schedule with their own busy lives was proving to be a challenge. The constant stream of deadlines, applications, and academic demands left the family feeling stressed and disorganized.


When they partnered with StrivePath, the first step was creating a tailored roadmap for Ava. StrivePath’s consultant broke down the entire college admissions process into manageable steps, prioritizing what needed immediate attention and what could be addressed later. With clear timelines and practical tools, Ava’s schedule suddenly felt less daunting.


One of the key strategies was focusing on Ava’s strengths and interests. StrivePath recommended scaling back on unnecessary extracurriculars and emphasizing her role in the school’s robotics club, which aligned with her love for engineering. This helped Ava shine in a competitive field while reducing her workload.


For Mark and Linda, the transformation was immediate. “We went from feeling like we were drowning to feeling totally in control,” Mark shared. “StrivePath took the guesswork out of everything. Now, we just focus on supporting Ava emotionally, and that’s a huge relief.”


Ava thrived under the new plan. With StrivePath’s guidance, she successfully completed her junior year with high grades, a standout leadership role in robotics, and a clear vision for her college applications. Mark and Linda no longer worried about missing critical deadlines or making the wrong decisions—they trusted the process.


This case highlights StrivePath’s ability to reduce stress for parents by managing the complexities of college planning, allowing families to enjoy the journey and focus on what matters most: supporting their child’s success.


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All case studies are based on real experiences with our students and families. To protect privacy, names and identifying details have been changed.

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