
CONSULTING services
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.
I offer several packages: Comprehensive Support, Customized Concierge Service, and Application Review.
COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT
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
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
ASSISTANCE WITH MAKING THE DECISION
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Evaluate admissions offers relative to student goals
Comprehensive Service price includes all services listed above. Depending on what year in high school we begin, the Comprehensive Service begins at $4,000.
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!
Customized Concierge packages begin at $1,200.
APPLICATION REVIEW
Ideal for families who would like a professional review of completed applications before submission to colleges.
Application Review is based on an hourly rate of $200.