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1. COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE PLANNING SERVICES PACKAGE

The comprehensive package option for college admissions counseling includes the services noted below from the time you 'start' (as either a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior) through the end of your Senior year. Through exploratory meetings with students and parents, we will focus on developing a personalized college list and execution plan for your student that guides them through the entire admissions process.  Services typically average about 40 hours of consulting time.  This time is spent meeting with students and families, doing independent research, reviewing written works, and ongoing communication with you via Zoom, phone, email and text to monitor the execution of your student’s application plan. Services are personalized to each client needs and can include:   

1. Academic Coaching. Transcript review; strategize ways to strengthen profile; discuss individual classes; develop strategies to address learning issues and referral to tutors as necessary; plan future coursework.
2. Extracurricular Profile Review. Review and guidance for documentation of academic and extracurricular activities. Complete resume and profile; suggest options for enhancing it; plan summer activities; suggest extracurricular activities to supplement academic interests. 
3. Standardized Test Strategies. Timing, strategy (ACT v SAT), preparation plan options (ACT, SAT, AP exams).
4. Major & Career Selection. Assessment, exploration, and guidance. 
5. College Selection Criteria Assessment. Identification of academic majors, location, cost, admittance criteria.
6. Personalized Formulation of Target College List. Strategically developed, updated as needed, research guidance for students and tools provided.
7. Personalized Timeline. Manage the college application process and provide regular checkups to monitor execution.
8. Demonstrated Interest Guidance. Planning for college tours, college fairs and information sessions.
9. Financial Aid and Scholarship Guidance
10. Application Essays. Guidance on researching essays, brainstorming topics, review and editing written works.
11. Letters of Recommendation. Guidance on determining which colleges require, which teachers to ask and timing.  
12. College Application Guidance. Navigating various application platforms, research and organization of materials required, application strategy (Early Decision, Early Action, Regular), tips for filling out college applications.
13. Interview Preparation Guidance
14. Final College Decision and Waitlist Guidance
15. Transition to College Support

* Student athletes needing direction to identify appropriate colleges and manage the NCAA recruitment process typically utilize a total of 50-55 hours of consulting services.

Benefits:  Flexible meeting schedules | Personalized attention |  Working meetings, providing students with a sense of confidence and accomplishment | In depth, targeted essay reviews  |  Keeping you on track with Testing, Application and Financial Aid deadlines | Ongoing communications via email, text or phone | Spending on average of 40 hours with your student | Students and parents are encouraged to contact me with questions and issues as they arise throughout the entire process.

2. HOURLY SERVICES (1 - 9 Hours of Consulting Services)

For Eighth Graders or Freshman looking for early personalized guidance, a one or two hour consult is for you.  Typical services include course selection, timing of initiating testing plan and guidance on extracurriculars.  Discussions regarding possible colleges and expectations is also typical.  

For those needing focused help in just a few areas noted in 1 - 15 above, perhaps assistance selecting a major  or development of an initial college list.

For Athletes trying to navigate the NCAA recruitment process, Annette can provide guidance, resources and tools to help you achieve your goals.

For Seniors who have realized they need some last minute assistance refining their college list, assistance with essays or need help developing a plan to execute their college applications.  

Other services typically offered an hourly basis include:

• Resume development and review for college internships or post-graduation employment
• LinkedIn Profile development and review