Bright future. Choosing a college is all about a bright future, yet the process seems much more complicated now than it was 25 years ago. Many colleges that were once regional now recruit nationally; students are deluged by email, text messages and publications from colleges eager to grab their attention.
I do want to thank you again, so much, for all you’ve done with Max. He and I drove down to Louisiana for Thanksgiving and one of the things we talked about was how utterly valuable you have been in helping him choose a college and get through the application process. – Susan C., parent
Students and parents today want guidance from a professional who has firsthand experience with the process and time to focus on each individual student, and who engages in ongoing professional development.
That’s where we come in.
Our Core College Advising service, consisting of these four essential steps, has helped many students find the right match:
Initial interview: Our two-hour meeting with student and parent(s) defines educational priorities and objectives, making sure all parties agree on parameters and realistic paths. With insight gained from experience in college admission offices, we’ll review academic records, extracurricular activities, test scores and more. We’ll explore the student’s dreams and goals.
We’ll discuss how options are influenced by your student’s current educational interests, as well as by prior academic performance, accomplishments and other skills and abilities. We’ll discuss your financial and geographic considerations. In a nutshell, we’ll establish a framework for the college search at hand.
College list: After the initial interview, when you’ve confirmed your interest in partnering for the college search, we’ll conduct research to compile a list of colleges most appropriate for your student’s specific interests and abilities. Not every student is suited for the Ivy League, nor does a top ranking in a college guidebook or survey mean that a particular college is right for all individuals. A student’s best college options are sometimes those less widely known. We’ll consider all possibilities and prepare a focused list of suggestions.
Follow-up consultation: We’ll present our list of college suggestions and advise about how students can best carry out further research. We’ll also provide advice about approaching the application process, identifying students’ most distinctive interests and accomplishments for emphasis in applications and essays.
Feedback regarding one completed application: We’ll provide feedback for one completed application of the student’s choice with essay(s), typically in the fall of senior year. Our critique will address both form and content, and will help the student understand how the application can be strengthened.
Would you like more extensive support throughout the search and application process?
Supplementary consultations: Arrangements may be made for additional work to supplement the Core College Advising service on an hourly basis.
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