Virtual College Readiness Counseling for Students Who Learn Differently
Spring 2025: Apr. 14 – Aug. 15, 2025
Few students graduate from high school with the level of independence and self-sufficiency needed to navigate the new environments, academic demands, and social changes of college. Just as math, reading, and writing are critical skills for college success, nonacademic skills — such as social integration, executive function, and emotional regulation — are equally key to student performance.
Navigator PREP, the nation’s first personalized virtual program for college readiness counseling, engages both students and their parents in proactive preparation for these new challenges. Together, they develop critical self-knowledge, insights, and practical skills needed to successfully transition to a college environment.
Learn more and ask questions at a live info session with the program director.
Limited space is available in program tracks for juniors, seniors, and current college students.
Contact us to speak with an admissions counselor or receive a physical brochure.
Program Options
In Navigator PREP, your experience is unique. Each student and their family works with a Beacon transition counselor to develop an individualized plan based on their state of college readiness — covering such essentials as executive function skills, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and more. Students identify what they want and expect from college, prioritize what’s important, explore their choices and learn to maximize college resources through self-advocacy. Meanwhile, parent workshops and one-to-one coaching to help parents ask the right questions and support their college-bound student.
Who's Eligible
Navigator PREP is open to any college-bound high school sophomore, junior or senior looking to actively and proactively prepare for the college search and transition. Because you work one-on-one with a transition counselor, each student’s plan is unique and can be customized to their stage of the journey to college.
A separate track (College Coaching) is available for new, continuing, or transitioning college students currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in any year or program of study at any college (non-Beacon). It is designed to provide the stability and support of an expert guide through the college transition, helping students to solve problems and build the confidence necessary to achieve their post-secondary goals.
Costs
Each year, students can enroll in one semester or two semesters of Navigator PREP.
- One Semester – $2,450 (Fall or Spring)
- Two Semester – $3,450 (Fall and Spring)
Families can enroll in the fall semester and choose to enroll in the spring semester later for only the difference in tuition.
College Coaching students can choose between the following options for each semester:
- Weekly & As Needed ($4,000) – includes weekly meetings with your transition counselor, plus up to 15 minutes per day as needed
- Weekly Program ($3,000) – includes weekly meetings with your transition counselor
- Bi-weekly Program ($2,000) – includes meetings with your transition counselor every other week
What's Included
Each semester, a Navigator PREP student participates in:
- Bi-weekly meetings with your transition counselor
- Monthly webinars, newsletters and virtual hang-outs with other Navigator PREP students
- Two 8-week Introduction to College Academics courses (included in Navigator PREP tuition)
Concurrently, parents participate in monthly workshops and one-to-one coaching to help parents ask the right questions and support their college-bound student.
How It Works
Navigator PREP uses a virtual model and evidence-based methodologies to provide individualized support in such areas as executive function, social learning, emotional regulation skills, and family systems. Each program includes concurrent coaching and content designed to support parents and families in preparation for independence building and the separation process.
As students and parents develop a “toolbox” of skill-based strategies, their transition counselor works to frontload essential information about campus life, academics, and support services to ensure each family has a proactive action plan that enhances post-secondary success.
Student Counseling
Students engage in one-to-one meetings and interactive group seminars with their personal transition counselor.
Parent & Family Coaching
Parents participate in one-to-one meetings with their family’s transition counselor.
Social Opportunities
Virtual hang-outs provide opportunities to meet other college-bound students.
Webinars
Separate student and parent group webinars feature educational experts on meaningful topics.
Newsletters
A monthly newsletter covers a wide range of interest areas and college preparation tips.
Notes & Assessments
Each student and family receive personalized feedback and recommendations based on goals and opportunities for growth.
Apply Now
Students can apply throughout the year for ongoing start dates for juniors, seniors, gap year students, and current college students. Apply using our online application portal — select your graduation year, the Navigator PREP program, and your track of choice.
Apply OnlineTestimonials
Navigator PREP helped me with time management and how to balance my time with my work. The program really helped me get out of my comfort zone and find friends at Beacon College.
Tess G, Navigator PREP student
Navigator Prep is an incredible program! It provided our son with college preparation support focused on developing organizational, academic, time management, and peer interaction skills. He is thriving!
Jolie L., Navigator PREP parent
Navigator PREP helped me know what classes would look like in college. It also helped me meet new people, make new friends, and understand resources around campus.
Luke D., Navigator PREP student
Our daughter benefited from comprehensive, personalized support; we avoided the struggles of freshman year, monopolizing our familial relationships. We HIGHLY recommend Beacon’s programs and guidance.
Geene K., Navigator PREP parent
Center for College Readiness
Do you have a question? Get in touch with the Center for College Readiness at navigatorprep@beaconcollege.edu, or call 855-220-5376 (toll-free).