Maya L.
Aug 19, 2026 to Sep 2, 2026 · by Eric Lee
Maya is on track.
18 quests completed and 1,175 XP earned this period. Level 10.
Boss Year kickoff. Maya closed out every 10th grade quest over the summer, including her first internship and her Congressional Award Bronze Medal. This year we focus on three things: the SAT, scaling her project, and a real internship.Eric Lee, Sep 2, 2026
Finished this period
- Lock a strong GPA foundation+80
Hit your target GPA with a study system you actually use.
- Choose the right course rigor+25
Freshman courses that stretch you without breaking you.
- Map your A-G plan for UC+25
15 A-G courses by graduation, 11 before senior year. Find the gaps now while they're easy to fix.
- Test-drive 3 to 4 interests+25
Sample clubs and topics. Notice what pulls you back.
- Plant your passion project seed+90
Name one idea worth building over three years. Ship a rough first version.
- Join 2 to 3 clubs+15
Low commitment, high signal.
- Reading habit+10
One book a month on something you're curious about.
- Register for the Congressional Award+60
Registration opens at 13 and a half. Start logging service, personal development and fitness hours.
- First summer program+70
Apply to one enrichment or precollege program.
- Take the PSAT+60
Your first real test. Baseline, not verdict.
- Protect your UC GPA+80
UC counts A-G grades from 10th and 11th grade only. This is the year it starts.
- Commit to the passion project+100
Pick it, name it, give it a weekly rhythm.
- First leadership role+90
Officer, captain, or founder of something small.
- Narrow to 1 to 2 commitments+25
Drop what doesn't fit. Depth beats a long list.
- First internship attempt+180
Apply to three. Landing one is a bonus.
- Earn a certification+60
Skill proof tied to your spike.
- Congressional Award Bronze Medal+100
100 service hours plus personal development, fitness and a 2 day expedition, over at least 7 months.
- Selective summer program+80
A selective program in your field.
Coming up
- Lock your SAT or ACT score
Retake: Dec 5
- Land a real internship
Apps close Feb 1
- Scale the passion project
55% done
- Build the college list
40% done
- Set your major strategy
50% done