Decisions in the college process can feel overwhelming. We’ll tackle them together in a four step process.
Phase OnePre-Application
The first step in the process is all about getting to know your student and family’s goals and expectations. We’ll discuss your student’s interests as well as best fit and financial expectations. Using this information, we will develop a broad list of colleges ranging from likely to reach. Next, we’ll talk about testing. I will review all of the options and provide resources and relevant dates. We’ll plan out potential school visits and discuss letters of recommendation.
Phase TwoApplication
Next, we will formulate a plan for application submissions. I will support your student as they write their personal statement and supplemental essays for each school. We’ll work on the honors and activities section. We’ll tackle the nitty-gritty together, coordinating transcript requests and recommendations through high school portals. Finally, we’ll submit each application together because it’s always better to have an extra set of eyes – and a hand to high-five, too.
Phase ThreePost-Application
Once decisions begin to roll in, we’ll review acceptances, financial aid offers and work together to make a student and family supported decision.
Phase FourCollege Preparation
You’re in and committed, but you’re not done with me yet! We’ll familiarize ourselves with the college portal and other relevant sites, discuss first-semester classes, housing and roommate selection if relevant. We’ll research clubs and ways you can maximize your student’s time on campus and review any support services your future college provides.
My goal is to work together to find your future best fit.
Still have questions?
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The time I spend getting to know a student allows me to gain an understanding of who they are far beyond their transcript. The relationship we build over time makes everything, from list building to essay writing, more authentic and individualized.
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Typically at the beginning of junior year, we will start to come up with a college list so your family can take a look at the calendar and plan some college tours. Depending on your student’s schedule, we will begin our consistent meetings in the spring of junior year. If your student is a spring athlete or has other heavy commitments, then we can begin working in the fall of junior year.
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I do not. Preparing for the ACT and/or the SAT is a specific type of learning that requires the expertise of someone who specializes in the field. I do discuss testing options and make relevant recommendations.