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Season 2 · Grade 10

The Build

Pick your class and start leveling. UC starts counting grades this year, so the transcript matters from week one.

775 XP available · quarterly planning meetings, plus milestone meetings when they're due

Milestones

The work every strong applicant does this year

Take the PSAT

Your first real test. Baseline, not verdict.

Rare
+60 XP

Protect your UC GPA

UC counts A-G grades from 10th and 11th grade only. This is the year it starts.

Rare
+80 XP

Commit to the passion project

Pick it, name it, give it a weekly rhythm.

Rare
+100 XP

First leadership role

Officer, captain, or founder of something small.

Rare
+90 XP

Narrow to 1 to 2 commitments

Drop what doesn't fit. Depth beats a long list.

Common
+25 XP

Side quests

Optional work that sets a student apart

First internship attempt

Apply to three. Landing one is a bonus.

Epic
+180 XP

Earn a certification

Skill proof tied to your spike.

Rare
+60 XP

Congressional Award Bronze Medal

100 service hours plus personal development, fitness and a 2 day expedition, over at least 7 months.

Rare
+100 XP

Selective summer program

A selective program in your field.

Rare
+80 XP