Choosing a Direction:

Comprehensive College Planning for 10th, 11th, and early 12th grades

By the middle of high school, most students are ready to begin exploring college choices, but rarely know how to begin. Our process guides students through every facet of their college search and application strategy, tailored for their unique requirements.

Planning

Review transcript, course selection and academic profile
Assess student strengths, interests and accomplishments
Develop a timeline for standardized testing(PSAT, ACT/SAT, SAT IIs) and identify test preparation strategy
Review extracurricular activities and identify opportunities to enrich these interests/experiences
Develop a customized list of criteria for selecting potential colleges
Help the student match his or her individual profile to appropriate college choices; support the student’s college research and campus visits
Create College List

Applying

Create comprehensive application completion timeline
Support completion of all applications ahead of each deadline
Discuss Early Action, Early Decision and Rolling Admission decisions
Essay development coaching
Student resumé
Assist in indentifying and requesting references
Interview coaching
Review Financial Aid and Merit Aid opportunities and applications

Choosing

Help evaluate acceptances, scholarships and need-based awards with student and family
Plan any appeal strategies
Celebrate!