AltiorAscend
Season 1 · Grade 9

The Setup

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Sample student: Maya L.

Discover your character. Build real study habits, get the course plan right for UC, and plant the seed of your signature project.

9/9Quests done this season
Level 121,505 XP total
184Service hours
Level 13 at 1,690 XP

Grade 9 is complete. This season is read only.

Milestones

Lock a strong GPA foundation

Hit your target GPA with a study system you actually use.

Rare
+80 XPComplete

Choose the right course rigor

Freshman courses that stretch you without breaking you.

Common
+25 XPComplete

Map your A-G plan for UC

15 A-G courses by graduation, 11 before senior year. Find the gaps now while they're easy to fix.

Common
+25 XPComplete

Test-drive 3 to 4 interests

Sample clubs and topics. Notice what pulls you back.

Common
+25 XPComplete

Plant your passion project seed

Name one idea worth building over three years. Ship a rough first version.

Rare
+90 XPComplete

Side quests

Join 2 to 3 clubs

Low commitment, high signal.

Common
+15 XPComplete

Reading habit

One book a month on something you're curious about.

Common
+10 XPComplete

Register for the Congressional Award

Registration opens at 13 and a half. Start logging service, personal development and fitness hours.

Rare
+60 XPComplete

First summer program

Apply to one enrichment or precollege program.

Rare
+70 XPComplete