Let the Keystone Network help you chart a path towards a rewarding, successful, and financially sustainable academic or professional career. Whether preparing for college, a trade, or an entrepreneurial venture, our counselors and mentors can help you make confident, informed decisions about the future.
We offer:
“Dr. Argandoña played a pivotal role in shaping my academic and professional journey. Her guidance helped me navigate college and career paths with confidence, and she was a key influence in my decision to run for public office—ultimately becoming the youngest school board trustee in the state. …She was always kind yet direct, pushing me to aim higher and believe in my potential. Even now, as I enter medical school, she continues to be a trusted mentor and supporter.”
– Ian
Our positive and empowering sessions quickly become something students look forward to!
The Keystone Network’s signature High School-to-College program offers comprehensive, strategic support that grows with each student as they progress from high school through early career and beyond. The program follows a structured, year-by-year approach, ensuring students are well-prepared for college admissions, career exploration, and alternative pathways. Our goal is to help students stay on track academically, build strong extracurricular profiles, and confidently navigate the college admissions process.
Freshman Year: Laying the Foundation
Students begin exploring academic strengths and potential career paths. Support includes course planning, goal setting, time management, and building a foundation in extracurriculars and community service. Monthly check-ins and parent consultations are included.
Sophomore Year: Exploration & Skill-Building
This year focuses on deepening academic planning and exploring careers and college options. Students begin early test prep and expand their resumes through internships and enrichment opportunities. College visits and individualized planning begin.
Junior Year: Preparation & Strategy
Students receive intensive support with college selection, SAT/ACT strategy, essay brainstorming, and summer program applications. Academic rigor, extracurricular distinction, and scholarship planning are emphasized.
Senior Year: Application & Decision-Making
A full-service application year, with unlimited essay support, Common App guidance, and financial aid coaching. Students also get help with interview prep and decision-making after acceptances come in.
Fifth Year: Navigating College Life
Ongoing support for students in their first year of college. Includes course planning, study skills, social transition support, budgeting, and early career development.
Many great career options don’t require a 4-year college degree. We help young people who wish to minimize debt and and advance faster in their chosen industry to by exploring options such as:
Let the Keystone Network help you chart a direct and strategic path into the workforce.
Our mission is to empower each student to choose what’s right for them—not what’s expected, assumed, or convenient. The Keystone Network offers custom guidance, mentorship, and resources for students pursuing options other than college, such as:
No matter the path, we walk alongside young people as they clarify their values, expand their understanding of what’s possible, and take steps toward a meaningful future rooted in confidence and purpose.
For students who need time to grow, reflect, or explore, we offer gap year planning that is intentional and structured.
We help students:
Gap years aren’t detours, they’re opportunities for deep learning, clarity, and preparation!
Sometimes, all that’s needed is some insight or a fresh perspective to clarify the next steps. The Keystone Network offers standalone services for students who need targeted support for a specific challenge.
Contact us to learn more about how we can help.
Let’s discuss your dreams, goals, and challenges – and how the Keystone Network can help you chart your unique path to success!
We look forward to working with you.