Our Comprehensive Package includes a 5-phase process in which the student is guided through a college search and application journey that is completed once the student commits to a final college acceptance and decision.
Timing typically begins in fall/winter of the Junior Year and ends by May 1 of the Senior Year. 24 one-hour sessions will be conducted, 20 consulting one-hour sessions + 4 one-hour essay coaching sessions, in this package.
PHASE 1: SELF ASSESSMENTS AND INITIAL COLLEGE LIST
Facilitate student self-assessments including strengths and talents, learning style and aptitudes, interests, and college location, size, and academic preferences.
If applicable, advise parents on financial assessments to help their student craft a financially feasible college list.
Phase One culminates in the delivery of a list of ~20 schools for the student and family to consider.
Timing: Monthly meetings – Fall/winter of the junior year.
PHASE 2: RESEARCH AND PREPARATION
College research and visits
Demonstrated Interest
Senior year course selection
Senior summer year activities planning
Teacher Recommendations
Brag Sheets
Setting up their Common Application
Testing Strategies (SAT/ACT)
Timing: Bi-weekly meetings - Spring of the junior year
PHASE 3: ESSAYS AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Work with the student to craft a personal statement and complete Supplemental Essays, if needed (including 4x one hour essay coaching sessions)
Complete the Activities section of the Common Application
Outline Supplemental Essays or Other Application Needs
Interview Prep (if applicable)
Fine Tune the college list and determining college application deadline preferences (ED/EA/Regular).
Timing: Bi-weekly meetings – Junior year summer
PHASE 4: APPLY
Complete and submit college applications
Timing: Bi-weekly meetings – Senior year fall
PHASE 5: Decisions
Aid the student and their family in weighing application outcomes and decisions.
Timing: Meetings as needed - Senior year winter/spring