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Strategy/Planning Sessions (9th and 10th Grade)
These sessions, billed at an hourly rate, are designed to his all-inclusive package is designed to help college-bound juniors and These sessions are designed to provide ninth and tenth-graders and their parents with early guidance to best prepare for the college process that begins in the junior year and intensified in the summer before senior year. Students and parents can schedule sessions on an as-needed basis and request any of the following services:
Overview of the college admissions process and what colleges specifically look for in applicants.
Thorough, personalized review and assessment of the students’ academic and personal profile to help them in selecting the most appropriate high school courses.
Guidance for students in how to best engage in extracurricular activities (in-school, out-of-school, and summer programs) so they can explore interests and develop a competitive resume for the college admissions process.
Guidance for standardized tests including if and when to take them and recommendations for test prep services.
Discussion of strategies the student can use to establish successful relationships with teachers, mentors, and counselors.
Assistance with planning initial college visits such as which colleges to visit and what to do and ask when there.
Overview of the financial aid process to help parents understand how to estimate the true costs of college.
Opportunity for parents and students to get personalized answers to their questions about the college admissions process throughout the student’s freshman and sophomore years.
Comprehensive (for Juniors & Seniors)
This all-inclusive package is designed to help college-bound juniors and seniors and their families navigate the college application and admissions process. This package can begin as early as late spring of the sophomore year and may include some or all of the following:
A personalized account in College Planner Pro, an online platform/portal that links to students' smartphones and helps them keep track of deadlines/meetings and research colleges.
A thorough review and assessment of the student’s academic and personal profile to determine the best-fit colleges for that student.
Guidance on standardized testing including which tests to take, when to take them, and whether test prep is recommended.
Advice on extracurricular involvement and summer enrichment that cultivates the student’s interests, skills, and leadership qualities. If needed, assistance in helping the student explore possible college majors and career interests.
Creation of a comprehensive, personalized proposed college list that includes admissions chances, embedded links, and information specific to the student’s desired criteria and interests.
Advice on visiting colleges including when to visit, what to do when visiting, and ideal questions to ask.
Guidance on formulating a balanced list of 10-12 colleges to apply to (UCs count as one school). Student must apply to some favorable and target schools. Extra fees may apply if student is submitting applications to more than 14 schools.
Guidance on developing and writing the personal statement (main college essay), UC personal insight questions, and supplemental essays including brainstorming and detailed feedback using Google docs, Zoom and/or in-person meetings.
Assistance with how to best communicate extracurricular activities that highlight the student’s key attributes and accomplishments.
