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Where High-Potential Students Learn What School Can’t Teach

High Agency isn’t a school, and it doesn’t pretend to be. It’s a tactical training program for high-school and college students who know the GPA game is a decoy. Inside, we teach what the system can’t: how to initiate without permission, operate under uncertainty, build strategic alliances, and chart nonlinear paths through chaotic terrain. Our mission is to develop operatives companies fight to recruit—or builders who bend markets and attract capital without asking. Access is selective. Momentum is the only metric.
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The Problem
Schools are not keeping up 

Graduates are facing the toughest job market in decades, and it's only going to get worse. Part of the problem is students are all taught to think the same. Conventional thinking will not work in the age of AI.

As automation and technology reshape the world of work, the skills most students rely on are quickly becoming outdated. Recruiters and employers no longer just want high GPAs or polished résumés—they’re searching for original thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders who can adapt to constant change. Yet, traditional education continues to encourage conformity, rewarding students for following instructions instead of challenging them to innovate.

In today’s economy, those who simply fit the mold are increasingly invisible. The winners are the ones who see opportunities where others see obstacles and have the initiative to move first when the rules change. 

  • 75% of High School graduates feel unprepared to make college and career decisions after graduation

  • 57% of graduates had five or fewer conversations with teachers and counselors about their plans after high school
  • 81% felt they “would have been more engaged in their learning if they better understood their own aptitudes and potential career opportunities.”
  • 76% of college students who switch their major at least once
  • 3 in 4 high school students say school feels meaningless and doesn't connect to real-world goals. (EdWeek Research Center, 2023)
  • Only 22% of students say they have a strong sense of purpose in their learning journey. (Gallup, 2022)
  • Less than 10% of universities have integrated AI literacy into their core curriculum. (HolonIQ, 2023)
  • Only 37% of employers believe recent college graduates are well-prepared for the workforce, compared to 86% of students who think they are.(Inside Higher Ed / Gallup, 2022)
The solution

The pursuit of three core assets:

  • Ignition: Build unshakable agency and confidence. We push you through unconventional challenges that forge momentum and conviction from the inside out. 

  • Operational Zone: Through focused trials and reflection, discover what powers you—and what drains you—so you focus on high-impact work aligned with your strengths.

  • Unit: Elite doesn’t mean expensive. Our cohorts are tight units of ambitious operators. By executing with conviction and shared purpose, you build real connections that open doors and multiply your reach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost?

This is a new program, and we are keeping costs low as a way to beta-test the value of the program, and iterate as needed. As of now, our program is $200/mo.

In the future, we anticipate charging between $300-500/mo. 

Can this be done remotely?

Yes, as of now this is designed as a remote program.  

As the program evolves, we seek to have more of a focus on in-person (Boston & Manhattan). There will also be a field-trip option as well (domestic and international).  

What is the time commitment?

You’ll join a 90min cohort meeting every other week. Immersion projects will take extra time - coordinated by the cohort. Everything else is flexible—your experience grows with your level of participation. There will be a multitude of additional options (workshops, office hours, HA talks (our version of ted talks), slack community, and more.