College Consulting
We are here to provide guidance and coaching throughout the college preparation journey, the application process, and freshman year of college. Our goal is for our students to go to a college where they feel accepted, where they can be successful, and to succeed both academically and socially once there.
How do we work?
1. Free Consultation
2. Discovery Session
3. College Consulting
During our consultation, you will learn more about how we work and we get to know your family and your needs. We take a personalized approach and together we will determine the next step and what services serve you and your family the best.
During the discovery session we will meet your student, review their learning history, current accommodations, needs and wants, and assess college readiness skills. Based on the discussions, we recommend next steps. These can include college consulting, college readiness coaching, or alternative paths.
The next step is college consulting. The college application process can be complex, but we will help keep you on track. We offer individualized services through packages or hourly consulting.
4. College Readiness Coaching
Depending on the needs we have identified together, we design an individualized curriculum for each student, focusing on skills such as self-advocacy, self-awareness, social communication, and executive function focusing on college readiness.
5. Review Offers & Enroll
When acceptances have arrived, we can help you review the offers, helping you decide based on scholarships, program options, accommodations and other factors that are uniquely important to you.
6. College Freshman Year
This is a big, exciting and scary step for all students, but for students who may have struggled socially or with independence and time management in high school, it can be extra daunting. We can continue our support through freshman year in college as needed.
College Success Package
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Comprehensive, full-service package for families that want experienced guidance from start to finish, including:
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recommendation for high school courses and extracurriculars
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presentation of a customized list of colleges carefully researched based on:
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student profile
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learning and academic history
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support needs
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strengths, preferences and needs​
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thorough information of each college, including admissions criteria, campus, and academic profile​
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recommendations for how to research colleges, including visits and demonstrated interest
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project management of applications and suggested timeline
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essay brainstorming, guidance and review
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supplemental essays brainstorming, guidance and review
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guidance for creating a resume
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interview preparation as appropriate
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guidance when comparing acceptance offers
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guidance if waitlisted or deferred
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guidance for navigation of accommodations and contact with college disability services, if appropriate
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coaching during freshman year in college
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personalized support to answer any questions that arise​
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Senior List Package
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This package provides a customized college list, based on the student's strengths, preferences and needs.
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presentation of a customized list of colleges carefully researched based on:
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student profile
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learning and academic history
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support needs
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strengths, preferences and needs​
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thorough information of each college, including admissions criteria, campus and academic profile​
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recommendations for how to research colleges, including visits and demonstrated interest​
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Early Success Consulting
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These consulting services are for students in 8th grade through the fall of junior year. We meet once a month, or as appropriate during the school year (10 meetings/year). Services are tailored to the student's need, but may include:​
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High school extra-curricular guidance
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Transcript review
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Community service & leadership development opportunities
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Check-ins on academic progress
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Summer planning
Hourly College Consulting
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This is a good choice for families who need limited assistance, have specific questions or concerns with regards to college applications. This can include review of college essays or of an existing college list, guidance regarding college accommodations or anything else that you would like assistance with.
Let us know what you need and we can get started!