In-depth interview/needs assessment with student and parents
Career interest/personality inventory to assist with major/career planning
Development of a list of schools that match the student’s qualifications and interests and the family’s financial goals
Visit and interview preparation
Consultation on senior-year class schedules and extracurricular activities
Assistance with development of student résumé
for use with applications, scholarship applications
Advice and planning for standardized testing
Development of application timeline
Assistance with application to ensure that it best reflects the student’s talents and strengths, including editing of supplements
Assistance with essay (personal statement) including brainstorming, editing and proofreading
Consultation on making final decision and assistance with following up on deferrals and waitlists if needed
Freshman/Sophomore
Early Bird Package
Two in-person, 90-minute sessions for student and/or parents
Review of academic record
Advice on course selection, extracurricular activities and summer experiences
Coaching on creating a positive high school experience
Essay Fast Pack
Writing a compelling and well-crafted essay has never been more important. The strongest applications include an essay that is original and fresh and tells something about the student that cannot be gleaned from elsewhere in the application. I work with students to find their voice and an appropriate topic and then provide editing of several drafts.
Four in-person, one-hour sessions to facilitate the essay (personal statement) writing process:
Brainstorming and planning
Editing/consultation of two drafts
Proofreading final version
Hourly Consultation
Advice and information on the college search and the application process. Could include topics such as:
