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.
TIME FRAME
Timing typically begins in fall/winter of Junior Year and ends by May 1st of Senior Year.
PACKAGE SUMMARY
24 one-hour sessions:
20 consulting one-hour sessions + 4 one-hour essay coaching sessions
Self Assessments & Initial College List
Research & Preparation
Essays & Applications
Apply
Decisions
PHASE 1: SELF ASSESSMENTS & 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 1 culminates in the delivery of a list of approximately 20 schools for the student and family to consider.
Timing: Monthly meetings – Fall/Winter of Junior year.
PHASE 2: RESEARCH & PREPARATION ✔️
During Phase 2, we guide the student through:
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 Junior year
PHASE 3: ESSAYS & THE APPLICATION PROCESS ✔️
Work with the student to craft a personal statement and complete Supplemental Essays, if needed (including 4 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
