
college
admissions
CONSULTING
OBJECTIVES
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To ensure that students and families understand the college admissions process, and feel well-supported throughout the process.
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To counsel properly so that every component of the application process is strong and represents the student in the best possible manner.
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To recommend a balanced list of colleges from the following perspectives: academic, social, financial, and extracurricular.
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To utilize Strong Interest Inventory to provide robust insight into a student’s interests, and help them consider potential careers and the educational path needed for that work.
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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
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Review of academic performance to date, including grades, GPA, test scores, and the high school profile
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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
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Plan academic course selection
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Determine objectives for a good school fit (academic, social, extracurricular, financial)
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Evaluate the role and importance of SAT/ACT test scores in the admissions process
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Assess needs of neurodiverse students
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Develop an admissions and application strategy for homeschooled students
COLLEGE LIST DEVELOPMENT
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Research potential colleges based on detailed intake with students/families
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Develop initial college list
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Ensure all college suggestions meet objectives
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Determine affordability, and financial/merit aid strategies
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Provide tips and advice for college visits
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Gap year considerations
APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
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Develop application timeline
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Utilize CollegePlannerPro to research colleges, track deadlines/requirements
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Counsel on letters of recommendation (how many, from whom) and “brag sheets”
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Provide CommonApp guidance and support
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Determine admissions strategies (Early Action, Regular Decision, Early Decision, Rolling)
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Ensure understanding of FAFSA for financial aid and the CSS Profile for institutional (“merit”) aid
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Guide student to prepare academic and extracurricular resume and activity list
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Practice interview skills
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For student athletes, provide guidance on NCAA requirements
PERSONAL ESSAY ASSISTANCE
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Ensure that student understands the purpose of the personal essay
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Brainstorm personal essay ideas that reflect the student’s character and values
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Determine the best structure (narrative, montage) for presenting personal essay
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Ensure the student’s authentic voice shines through
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Assist with supplemental essays as required or recommended
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ASSISTANCE WITH MAKING THE DECISION
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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!