Every family and student is unique, and enters our agreement in a different phase of the college admissions process. I will meet you where you are with your knowledge of the process.

 

Professional support includes:

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COMPREHENSIVE counseling

​Ideal for complete guidance through the broad spectrum of college admissions. This is selected by most families. Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

 

GOAL IDENTIFICATION

• Review of academic performance to date, including grades, GPA, test scores, and the high school profile

• Assess personality and interest inventories for college/career exploration. I utilize both YouScience and Strong Interest Inventory to connect interests and aptitudes to possible careers, and the educational requirements for those goals

• Plan academic course selection

• Determine objectives for a good school fit (academic, social, extracurricular, financial)

• Evaluate the role and importance of SAT/ACT test scores in the admissions process

• Assess needs of neurodiverse students

• Develop an admissions and application strategy for homeschooled students 

 

COLLEGE LIST DEVELOPMENT

• Research potential colleges based on detailed intake with students/families

• Develop initial college list 

• Ensure all college suggestions meet objectives

• Determine affordability, and financial/merit aid strategies

• Provide tips and advice for college visits 

• Gap year considerations

 

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

• Develop application timeline

• Utilize CollegePlannerPro to research colleges, track deadlines/requirements

• Counsel on letters of recommendation (how many, from whom) and “brag sheets”

• Provide CommonApp guidance and support

• Determine admissions strategies (Early Action, Regular Decision, Early Decision, Rolling)

• Ensure understanding of FAFSA for financial aid and the CSS Profile for institutional (“merit”) aid

• Guide student to prepare academic and extracurricular resume and activity list

• Practice interview skills

• For student athletes, provide guidance on NCAA requirements

 

PERSONAL ESSAY ASSISTANCE

• Ensure that student understands the purpose of the personal essay 

• Brainstorm personal essay ideas that reflect the student’s character and values

• Determine the best structure (narrative, montage) for presenting personal essay

• Ensure the student’s authentic voice shines through

• Assist with supplemental essays as required or recommended

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ASSISTANCE WITH MAKING THE DECISION

• Evaluate admissions offers relative to student goals

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Comprehensive Service price includes all services listed above. Comprehensive Service begins at $6,000.

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career & college major exploration

The Strong Interest Inventory® lends extra value to my work with high school students, who are faced with making some of the most important decisions of their young lives. A personalized report helps them to explore various fields of study; discover satisfying work-study, volunteer, or summer job opportunities; and examine a wide range of work environments. An overview summarizes occupations and educational programs linked to your student's interests, and incorporates his or her personal work, learning, leadership, and risk-taking style preferences. Complete with an action plan, this profile offers your students a tool kit for exploring choices and planning for the future. Here is a sample Strong Interest Inventory report.

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I offer the Strong Interest Inventory® and interpretation as a stand-alone service for $300.

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Customized concierge service

For families who don't require comprehensive support, I offer the flexibility to design personalized support from the list of services above, based on your specific needs. Please contact me to discuss how I may help!