Services
We understand that families have different needs. Our packages are designed to provide our families with the individualized experience that they desire. Providing one-on-one guidance allows us to tailor our meetings to the student’s needs.
Programs
Junior/Senior Comprehensive Program
Begins during the junior year of high school and proceeds through the end of senior year. It includes personalized guidance through the services that we provide. The program includes guidance through research and college list building. Other items we cover include interview prep and assessments, evaluation of activities, reviewing testing schedules as well as essay review, application management and management of the college timeline. We schedule meetings to meet your family’s needs.
Senior Express Program
This is a package with a limited number of meetings available to seniors who may only need help with certain aspects of the college application process. The typical student that this package works best for has already taken a test and has a list of colleges they are applying to.
College Essay Programs
Every student has a story to tell. We work with our students to brainstorm and identify the story that they want to share with the colleges on their applications. Our Essay Editors guide the students with developing their college essays while maintaining their voice. Essay programs vary based on the number of essays the applications require.
Examples are:
Personal Statement
UC essays
UC essays & Personal Statement
Supplemental essays
Build Your Own Program
Hourly Service: This program serves any grade level or if a student has specific items they want help with such as transfer students or just building a college list. Families are charged in 15-minute increments for advice, meetings, phone calls, answering questions via email or text, or reviewing applications and essays or any other consulting needs. This program is best for families who want help with specific parts of the college process.
Service Breakdown
We know that college planning needs vary from student to student. Our programs are tailor-made to accommodate the needs of families. With over 12 years of experience, we are equipped to handle all situations that our students may present. The following are included in our packages or can be requested in a Build Your Own Package.
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Student Evaluation
o Academics
o Transcript
o Test Scores
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Course Selection
o Review and assess student’s high school curriculum
o Guidance with course selection for optimal alignment for targeted colleges
o Recommend outside course that will foster student’s interest
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Extracurricular Evaluation
o Review current extracurriculars
o Guide students to investigate meaningful opportunities
o Council students on productive summer plans
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Testing
o Advise students about testing options
o Develop student’s testing plan
o Review student’s testing performance
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College Selection
o Develop an individual timeline and plan to keep students focused
o Assist students to explore college options
o Guidance with major selection based on interest, skills and personality
o Guide students to form a balanced college list based on interest and academics
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Application Strategy
o Guide students with which type of application to utilize
o Help students brainstorm for their college essays
o Support families through the application process including decisions, deferrals and waitlists
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Admissions Information
o Assist students in preparing an activity list or resume
o Guide students writing their essays to maintain their voice and tell their story
o Advise students on how to secure a letter of recommendation
o Prepare students for interviews
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Miscelleanous
o Help families plan and prepare for college visits
o Provide guidance for student athletes, theater, music and art supplements
o Advise families on support programs for students with learning difficulties
Start your college journey
I work with students across the country via Zoom. Students will find online sessions as convenient and personalized as if we were in the same room.
Our goal is to make the college admissions process as stress free as we can!