Our proprietary framework

The 7 Cs.
Connected decisions.
Your way forward.

Character, Curriculum, Capacity, Course, Country, College and Career. Seven interconnected domains that students move between over time.

Explore the seven zones

The 7 Cs, explained

Look at the
whole picture.

A course question can also involve values, skills or the environment where you could thrive. Your Catalyst helps identify which decision zone needs attention and how deeply to explore it.

Illustrated landscape with connected pathways
Seven connected decision zonesExplore the framework

Explore a decision zone

Start with what matters now.

Character

What matters to me?

Explore your values, motivations and the way you make choices. Reflect on past choices and put into words what a meaningful future could look like for you.

What you work towards

Clearer language for your priorities.

The depth your question needs

The right conversation for the moment.

01

Tactical

Work through a practical task or immediate next step.

02

Strategic

Examine how choices connect with a longer-term direction.

03

Identity-level

Explore the values, motivations and sense of self behind a choice.

These are connected decision zones you can revisit. You do not need to explore all seven at once. The areas available depend on your plan.

Explore the plans

Let’s explore yours

You don’t need every answer to begin.

Bring the question that matters to you right now. We’ll help you explore what comes next.

Start with a free discovery session