Starting with an initial, in depth Exploratory Session, we identify each family and student, discuss academic planning and course selection and give an overview of the admissions process. Student and parent questionnaires are followed by in-depth interviews to determine goals and priorities. We will discuss colleges under consideration and provide additional information upon request.

Created for families seeking full and expanded guidance and most cost effective for:

• Students starting the process early

• Students applying to a more robust list of colleges that may require several different applications and multiple essays and supplements

• Students who thrive when given extra support to complete tasks and meet deadlines

Services provided following the Exploratory Session include:

• Overall time management and deadline support

• Personality, interest and values inventory

• High school academic planning and course selection

• College factors session including research and visit planning

• Understanding standardized testing options

• Extracurricular and summer planning, resume creation

• Research and development of balanced, individualized list of colleges

• Organizing session to plan essay and application strategies

• The Personal Statement

• Supplemental Essays and Personal Insight Questions

• Interview preparation

• Guidance on final selection

• Financial aid and scholarship support

• Customized solutions

This package is created for families that are seeking full services the summer before senior year. The package includes the essential elements of the Comprehensive Package on a compressed time frame with limited support. This package will only be offered if space and time allow.

• Blocks of 10 hours 

• An Evaluation Session is required to understand the general needs of the student and family

• These packages are the popular choice for families and students who need partial guidance with the college admission process

• This works well when a college list has already been identified or needs to be fine tuned

• Hours can be used as the family wishes and include meetings and consultant work in support of the student

• Hourly sessions can include: Academic planning, career and major exploration, extracurricular and summer advising, college list, essay brainstorming, writing and revisions, application review, college decision and financial aid

• Student and family initiate and manage their hourly sessions

We offer expertise advising student athletes who are seeking to play their sport at the Division I, II or III level. This service includes supporting student athletes to develop a unique and personalized recruitment strategy including the following:

• Recruiting calendars and process

• The truth about scholarships

• Understanding eligibility and regulations

• Building a balanced recruiting list

• Communication, resumes and film

• Use of social media

• Official and unofficial visits

• Camps and showcases

• Commitments

• NCAA clearinghouse

• Hourly packages are offered for these services

We offer guidance on identifying potential majors and careers through in-depth assessment of aptitudes, personality, values and interests. Extensive training in the area of career exploration, development and assessment has informed a multi-layered approach to working with high school and college students as they explore their best fit majors and career possibilities. Getting to know the student through interviews and activities is the cornerstone of this process with assessments utilized to provide nuanced details. The following areas are covered as part of this service:

• In-depth career and interest interview

• Career workbook and career genealogy

• Overview of academic profile to identify strengths and interests

• YouScience Aptitude assessment

• Values and personality assessments

• Exploration of college majors and college curriculum pathways