Guidance with vision. Strategy with heart.

Beacon Academic Planning helps families make confident, strategic decisions about schools, academics, and college pathways—without pressure, panic, or guesswork.

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Academic planning should feel intentional.

Beacon Academic Planning acts as a strategic partner and advocate for families who want thoughtful, calm, and intentional admissions support.

Beacon Academic Planning provides tailored guidance grounded in experience, insight, and a deep understanding of the independent school and college admissions landscape.

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SERVICES

Our services are designed to cultivate the right path for each student's educational journey, providing personalized insights and expert advice.

Early Academic Planning &
Pathway Design
(Grades 8–9)

Early academic planning, course strategy, enrichment guidance, and long-term positioning.

Comprehensive Academic & College Planning
(Grades 10–12)

We offer comprehensive support throughout the application process, including college list development, essay planning and application strategy.

Independent School Advising
Day & Boarding School Placement

We support families navigating independent school admissions with school research, interview preparation, and placement decisions.

The strongest outcomes come from early planning, aligned choices, and a relationship-based approach.

Meet Dr. Avis Leverett

Founder

I help families view education as a connected journey, where academic choices, extracurricular commitments, and personal development consistently reinforce one another. Whether we are planning a middle school transition, assessing high school options, or preparing for college admissions, my approach is calm, data-informed, and deeply individualized.

Education represents one of the most significant investments a family makes. My goal is to ensure you make these decisions with confidence and intention so your child feels capable, prepared, and genuinely excited for the next chapter.

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PROCESS SNAPSHOT

Each family receives a personalized plan—never a generic checklist.

Discover

We begin with a deep understanding of the student, family values, goals, and long-term vision.

Design

We create a strategic academic roadmap aligned with the student’s strengths and future opportunities.

Develop

Direct

We support skill-building, growth, positioning, and decision-making.

We guide key transitions, applications, and major decisions with clarity and confidence.