PROGRAMS | Advisory Services

Advisory Services

YDO provides students the tools, connections, and advice that drive educational access and success.

High School Prep 

YDO Middle schoolers take advantage of mentorship and programming focused on planning for and excelling in high school. Beginning in 7^th Grade, YDO Kids in High School Prep (HSP) meet weekly with our staff, individually and as a team. Together, they address academic preparation, explore school options, and tackle the application and decision-making processes. 

Postsecondary Pathways

High school juniors and seniors work with YDO to develop and execute strategies for earning college degrees, certifications, or licenses. Pathways’ expert staff guide students through the search, application, financial aid, admissions, and matriculation processes via classes, forums, and virtually unlimited one-on-one counseling. These supports continue beyond admission to promote college persistence and career planning.

A program that began as a pilot with 32 juniors at Abbott Lawrence Academy now serves more than 200 high school upperclassmen across Abbott and Lawrence High School’s Upper School Academy. We also continue to support young people on college campuses across the region and nation.