Description of Services : •Review of freshman and sophomore year accomplishments, classes, and grades
•Advice on course selections for junior and senior year
•Information and counseling regarding summer programs
•Recommendations for extracurricular involvement and leadership activities
•Testing recommendations (SAT, ACT, AP, Test-Optional, IB)
•Referral to pre-screened tutors as needed
•Develop a ”best fit” list of colleges to consider based on intensive discussions with the student and the family
•Explore majors and careers in depth
•Research on individual colleges and ideal programs from the college list
•College visit and travel planning
•Ensure that student is registered on all necessary college sites
•Keep student-organized and minimize stress by providing a college step-by-step plan
•Develop and draft essay and supplemental questions for the UC, other universities, and the Common Application
•Finalize the student's resume for interviews
•Finalize the activities statement for college application purposes
•Advice in selecting and drafting materials to provide to recommends
•Brainstorm positioning and application strategy
•Discuss financial aid options with the family, including scholarships
•Help students understand waitlist options
•Help students determine the “best fit” school for student from all acceptances
•Help ease the transition from high school to college
Description of Experience : Been working with students for over 7 years: College Lists, College Visits, Testing, Financial Aid, Course Planning, Summer Plans, exploring careers and majors, Essay and Supplemental Questions, and completing Applications, help to choose the 'best fit' school, Transfer Students, Graduate School