Advising Services
Understanding
Comprehend students' abilities, interests, personality, and learning preferences
Each student possesses a unique combination of skills and talents. We help students identify their learning strengths and areas for growth, determine possible college majors and design a course of study for success in high school and beyond.
Identifying
Highlight appropriate educational programs, and guide you through the research phase
Finding the right school can be both stressful or enjoyable. Ultimately, the process should be one of growth and self-discovery. We help clients identify schools and programs that would be a good fit based on their individual profiles.
Preparing
Review standardized testing options and resources, develop a test prep plan
Standardized testing is changing. We help students and their families determine if, when and where to focus their time and energy. We assist with determining which schools are test-optional vs. test-flexible, and whether or not a student should submit his or her results. Together, we will develop a timetable for test-prep and identify standardized test resources.
University is challenging. Getting there doesn’t have to be.
We offer comprehensive, professional guidance through each step of the application process to help students achieve their specific goals.
College Advising Services:
Understand students' abilities, skills, talents, interests, personality, and learning preferences
Determine student’s and family’s goals and priorities
Suggest appropriate colleges and programs, and guide the student and family through the research phase
Evaluate a student’s academic record, offering guidance in course selection and extra-curricular activities
Review testing information and develop a testing timetable and strategies
Assist the student with creating a resume
Help students identify colleges that match a student’s academic needs and personal interests
Provide basic financial aid information and resources
Develop an application timeline
Provide essay guidance and support resources as needed
Evaluate offers of admission and/or alternative programs
By your side, year-by-year.
9th & 10th Grade
During these first two years the focus should be on coursework, grades and activities. We meet two to three times each year to discuss course selection, academic goals, and extra-curricular activities that can make a difference in college eligibility. The initial session is held with both the student and parents, and is intended to explore, establish goals and priorities, and develop an understanding of goals and interests.
11th Grade
Junior year can be demanding and should be one in which a student’s primary focus is on his/her academic coursework. During this time, I meet with the student 4 to 6 times to help identify schools of interest based on their profile, create a list of schools to which the student plans to apply, establish a timeline for standardized testing, plan for campus visits and assist with creating a student resume.
12th Grade
With respect to college applications, the focus of the summer prior to a student’s senior year should be on writing essays for identified schools to which the student plans to apply. In addition to essay support, I will meet with students 4 to 6 times to develop an application timeline, provide basic financial aid information and resources, and evaluate offers of admission and/or alternative programs such as Gap-Year programs and internships.
College Prep Timeline:
Early preparation helps students to maximize opportunities and resources during the high school years.
Class Review
Review of current classes and future course suggestions. Offer tips for academic success.
2. Outside Interests
We’ll explore your hidden talents and maximize your extra-curricular interests.
3. Long-Term Objectives
We’ll work with both parents and student to determine long-term objectives from a student-planning perspective.
4. Financial planning
We’ll help you determine college affordability and means.