INITIAL CONSULTATION
• Complimentary
• Answer general college admissions questions and provide an overview of our team and how we consider your student’s academic strengths, goals, and long-term aspirations through the process
COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE COUNSELING PLANS
College Search
• In-depth research to develop a customized list of colleges aligned with academic, social, emotional, financial and geographic preferences
• Provide supporting information for each college identified and tools in researching, preparation and visiting colleges as well as outlining associated admissions strategies
• Meetings to review student and family research, refine the list, and outline associated admissions strategies
Management of the College Admissions Process
• Full oversight of the application process and timeline from start to finish
• Proactive management of all deliverables, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Assistance with preparing and submitting applications, supplements, résumés, and standardized test scores
Essay Guidance
• Collaborative brainstorming of essay topics, for both the personal statement and supplemental essays
• Ongoing guidance throughout drafting, revising, and finalizing essays
• All essays are reviewed for flow, clarity, and accuracy by three professionals: an essay coach, a college counselor, and a copy editor
Financial Assessment
• Review of the family’s financial profile in relation to college costs, affordability, and financial aid considerations
Interview Preparation (Premium Plan Only)
• Pre-session questionnaire to identify strengths and talking points
• First session: review questionnaire and develop strategic messaging
• Second session: mock interview, flow review, and walk-through of interview-day expectations
• Outline of practice recommendations and follow-through items
Final College Selection Support
• Consultations to compare admission offers and financial aid award letters
• Guidance to support the student in making a well-informed final choice
Ongoing Communication
• Regular check-ins with the student and family to address questions, refine strategies, and
support the final selection process
INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING PLANS
Management of the College Admissions Process
• Full oversight of the application process and timeline from start to finish
• Proactive management of all deliverables, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Assistance with preparing and submitting applications, supplements, résumés, and standardized test scores
College Search Plan
• In-depth research to develop a customized list of colleges aligned with academic, social, emotional, financial and geographic preferences
• Provide supporting information for each college identified and tools in researching, preparation and visiting colleges as well as outlining associated admissions strategies
• Meetings to review student and family research, refine the list, and outline associated admissions strategies
Essay Guidance
• Collaborative brainstorming of essay topics, for both the personal statement and supplemental essays
• Ongoing guidance throughout drafting, revising, and finalizing essays
• All essays are reviewed for flow, clarity, and accuracy by three professionals: an essay coach, a college counselor, and a copy editor
Financial Aid Form Completion
• Assistance with completing the CSS Profile and FAFSA forms
• Guidance on next steps after submission
• Support with follow-up questions and review of financial aid award letters
Interview Preparation
• Pre-session survey to identify strengths and talking points
• First session: Review questionnaire and develop strategic messaging
• Second session: Mock interview, flow review, and walk-through of interview-day expectation, and outline of practice recommendations and follow-through items
Glimpse Preparation
• Topic brainstorming and strategy development
• Mock presentation and review of messaging flow; checklist review
• Evaluation of one final video submission with detailed feedback
Career Assessment
• Identify strengths, interests, personality traits, and thinking styles to guide major and career exploration
• Meet with your counselor to review your assessment results, explore possible career paths, and plan next steps