Services

Overview/Introduction
Provide an overview of the current college process. Discuss trends, timing, The Common Application, Naviance, and introduce helpful resources for college research.

Evaluation
Meet you and your family and learn about your background,  interests, needs, and goals. Help you refine your curriculum choices, extra-curricular activities, and summer pursuits.

Academic Support
Help you identify academic areas where outside support could be beneficial and recommend tutors when appropriate.

Organization
Work with you to create a timetable to manage the college task list and provide resources to help you identify and research specific programs at colleges and universities.

Strategy Guidance
Assist you in understanding the multifaceted factors of the college admission process and help identify strategies to help you maximize your academic, extra-curricular, and summer pursuits to best support your personal story.

College Communication
Offer advice regarding college fairs, follow up emails, communication with college admissions regional representatives to highlight your “demonstrated interest” in their schools.

Standardized Testing
Assist you in planning and creating a calendar for standardized testing and recommend test prep tutors, if requested.

College List
Help you develop a customized and balanced list of prospective colleges taking into consideration your academic profile, needs, and goals. Assist you in evaluating early application options.

Activity List/Resume
Advise you in compiling and presenting your full profile of academic accomplishments and activities both in school and outside of school including all work, community service, and summer pursuits. This can be presented to those who are writing on your behalf to provide a full picture of who you are.

School Survey  & “Brag Sheet” Review
Explain the importance of the school survey and work to complete it as honestly & thoroughly as possible to give the school counselor a complete picture.

College Campus Visits & Interview Preparation
Help create a plan for campus visits, information sessions and tours. Discuss interviews and conduct mock interviews for practice. Review follow up thank you notes.

Common App Essay
Brainstorm topics through specific exercises to zero in on the best topic to reveal an honest and compelling picture of who you are. Work together through multiple drafts and edits resulting in a polished and authentic essay.

Supplemental Essays
Review supplemental essay questions and provide guidance for effective and targeted supplemental essays that are college specific.

Common Application Activity List
Review and discuss the presentation of activities to include on the Activity List emphasizing the best and most accurate description of each and in order of priority.

Teacher Recommendations
Advise you in choosing teachers who are optimal for writing letters of recommendation. Discuss the possibility of supplementary letters.

Transfer Applications
Work with students to identify the colleges, programs and campus atmosphere that will enable them to better succeed. Assist with creating a timetable, essay writing, and general application submission.

Athletic Recruiting
Explain the complexities, process, timing and recruiting rules for Division I, II or III athletic prospects when appropriate.

Final Decisions & Wait List Strategy
Help you evaluate admission offers to determine the best-fit college for you. Develop a strategy for waitlist and deferral decisions.