We provide comprehensive, expert support and guidance throughout the entire college planning, search, and application process. Whether you start with us at the beginning of high school or at a later date, our services offer students and families a personalized journey of exploration.
From high school to college preparation (grades 9-12)
Create a four-year high school plan and review student’s academic transcript, yearly
Monitor student’s course selection, encouraging students to choose the most challenging, rigorous program study in which they can be most successful
Discuss resume building opportunities such as: extracurricular activities; summer college programs; internships; employment; community service; and volunteerism
Guide students to select summer programs that enrich their interests and provide assistance with the application process
Explore test preparation strategies for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT
Assist students with selecting appropriate tutors, if requested
beginning the college journey (grades 11-12)
Help students develop an SAT/ACT test-prep and test-taking plan; which test(s) to take, when to take them, and how to properly prepare
Help students create a list of appropriate colleges to research, visit, and apply to
Prepare students for effective college visits
Advise student athletes regarding NCAA rules and regulations for Division I and Division II athletics
Guide students with learning differences to colleges that will provide appropriate services to meet the needs of the individual student
Review specific processes for performing and visual arts students
the college application process - from preparation to submission of materials (grade 12)
Meet with students and parents to guide them through a thorough college search process, resulting in a personalized college list
Discuss Early Action/Early Decision/Rolling Admission/Regular Decision options
Prepare students for alumni and on-campus interviews, when requested
Guide students on obtaining teacher and guidance counselor recommendations
Assist students with managing college deadlines
Brainstorm application essay ideas and provide feedback and direction during the essay writing process
Financial Aid referral, when requested
Discuss scholarship opportunities
Hands-on assistance with completion and submission of college applications before the student clicks “submit”
Guidance on submitting standardized test scores
Discuss strategies for wait lists and appeals
Discuss final enrollment decision