Preparing for College During Your Junior & Senior Years
Provide guidance on travel plans for college visits.
Assist students in planning their college visit itineraries, ensuring they maximize their time by visiting multiple campuses, meeting with admissions staff, and exploring local accommodations.
Evaluate SAT and ACT testing schedules in relation to the student’s calendar.
Analyze the student’s academic commitments and extracurricular activities to recommend optimal testing dates, ensuring they are well-prepared and not overwhelmed.
CREATE YOUR SAT & ACT test plan & align it with student calendar
Assist with college selection by narrowing down options to set realistic expectations.
College Selection
Work closely with the student to identify their interests, strengths, and career goals, helping to create a manageable list of colleges that align with their aspirations and qualifications.
Direct students to effective research tools and utilize College Planner Pro for both students and parents.
Introduce students and parents to various resources for researching colleges, including rankings, campus culture, and academic programs, while providing hands-on support with College Planner Pro for organization.
Help create a Parent Brag Sheet to provide insight into the student’s background.
Collaborate with parents to compile a comprehensive document highlighting the student’s achievements, interests, and personal attributes that can enhance their application.
Support the Guidance Counselor in understanding the student better.
Facilitate communication between the student and the Guidance Counselor, sharing insights that will help the counselor advocate more effectively for the student during the college application process.
Offer advice on obtaining teacher recommendations.
Guide students in selecting the best teachers for recommendations, discussing how to approach them and what information to share to ensure strong, personalized letters.
Assist with all aspects of completing the Common App, including the Activity List.
Provide step-by-step support in filling out the Common Application, helping students articulate their extracurricular involvement and accomplishments clearly and concisely.
Prepare students for college interviews.
Review: College Interview Preparation
Conduct mock interviews to help students practice their responses, build confidence, and develop strategies for making a positive impression on admissions committees.
Collaborate to uncover the student’s unique stories for application essays.
Engage in brainstorming sessions to help students reflect on their experiences, values, and passions, identifying compelling narratives that will resonate in their essays.
Help outline, draft, and edit the Main Essay and Supplemental Essays.
Guide students through the writing process, providing constructive feedback and ensuring their essays are well-structured, authentic and impactful.
Review applications for thoroughness and balance.
Conduct a comprehensive review of each application to ensure all components are complete, cohesive, and present a well-rounded picture of the student.
Review Financial Aid options
Provide information on scholarships, grants, and loan opportunities, helping students understand the financial aid process and how to apply for assistance.
Analyze college acceptances to aid in the final decision-making process.
Analyze college acceptances and help with final decision
Help students evaluate their acceptance offers by considering factors like academic programs, campus culture, and financial aid packages, guiding them toward the best fit for their future.
Ultimately, guide students toward the college that best fits their needs!
Foster a supportive environment where students feel empowered to make informed choices about their educational paths, ensuring they select a college that aligns with their personal and academic goals.