Defining, Preparing & Achieving Goals Package
Grades 11 & 12
The Process from A-Z . Are you looking to hand the entire college search, application, and essay-writing process over to an expert?
Services include:
Weekly meetings beginning in the Fall of Junior year. Unlimited emails and phone calls
*additional meetings by request at an hourly rate of $200
The Process from A-Z . Are you looking to hand the entire college search, application, and essay-writing process over to an expert?
Services include:
Weekly meetings beginning in the Fall of Junior year. Unlimited emails and phone calls
- Reviewing the progress of the student’s educational planning throughout the high school years.
- Working with both student and parents to help make wise decisions, while handling issues as they may arise.
- Identifying and refining the appropriate list of colleges and universities, including reach, target, and likely schools based on feedback from the student’s college research and visits, grades, and test results, as they develop over time.
- Assisting in identifying early college opportunities
- Making recommendations on activities and summer plans.
- Preparing the student for on-campus and alumni interviews.
- Guiding students on the preparation of college applications, including the review of the online Common Application and other materials required in the admissions process (résumé, high priority emails or letters, etc.).
- Advising on college essays, including content critiques and editorial input.
- Strategizing on admissions plans, including Early Decision, Early Action, and Priority Deadlines.
- Discussing the need-based financial aid process and merit scholarships.
- Assistance with the FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Guiding the student on the selection of the most appropriate college from among those to which he/she has been admitted.
- Assistance with scholarship searches and applications
- Helping the student make initial college course choices, and prepare for the transition to college
*additional meetings by request at an hourly rate of $200
Why bring in an expert?
Applying for college can be an extremely stressful process. Selecting the right fit school schools, writing quality essays, visiting campuses, navigating the financial aid process, and making the best choice can be overwhelming. there are so many questions students and parents have regarding the process. This is a momentous life decision with enormous short- and long-term implications. A truly skilled college counselor can provide the support and guidance to help students and parents manage this process with reassurance and confidence.
