SERVICES

 Comprehensive Packages

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 and outside research time, we will focus on developing a personalized college list and execution plan for each student that guides them through the entire admissions process.  Packages typically average about 40 hours of consulting time.  This time is spent meeting with students, doing research, reviewing written works and applications, and ongoing communication with students and families via phone, email and text to monitor the execution of the student’s application plan. 

Typical services can include:

1. Academic assessment and review of future courses (Accelerated, Honors, AP classes)
2. Testing strategy and plan – ACT v SAT and SAT Subject Tests
3. Athletes: Guidance on navigating the NCAA / NAIA recruitment process
4. Development and review of activities, honors and awards resume
5. Guidance for extracurricular and summer enrichment activities (sports, clubs, volunteer work, part-time jobs)
6. Guidance and plan for visiting colleges and demonstrating interest
7. Exploration and guidance on interest, major, career selection
8. Identification of initial college selection criteria: majors, location, cost, admittance criteria
9. Personalized formulation of target college list (Reach, Match/Possible, Safety/Likely and Likely & Affordable schools)
10. Preparation of a personalized timeline for managing the college application process and regular checkups to monitor execution
11. Guidance on financial aid and scholarships
12. Brainstorming essay topics, review and editing of eight written works
13. Review and editing of Teacher Letter of Recommendation Packets
14. Review and editing of college applications
15. Interview preparation 
16. Final college decision support
17. Transition to college support

Benefits:  Flexible meeting schedules | Personalized attention | Three review cycles for each essay| Spending on average 40 hours with your student | Keeping you on track with Testing, Application and Financial Aid deadlines | Ongoing communications via email, text or phone. Students and parents are encouraged to contact me with questions and issues as they arise throughout the entire process |

Hourly Services

For those needing focused help in one or two areas above or 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 offered an hourly basis include:

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