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Looking for a college counselor?

Our college counseling services are designed to help students: 1) gain admission to college, 2) succeed while in college, and 3) graduate from college.

Who is it for?

9th -12th grade students

What are the objectives?

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    Assist students to gain admission to a college that is a good fit

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    Maximize the opportunity to win institutional scholarships and private scholarships

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    Minimize the need for student loans and Federal Plus Loans for Parents

What are the benefits?

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    Perform at an optimal level during high school

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    Increase your college options

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    Develop key executive functioning and life skills in the areas of goal setting, study skills, and writing skills

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    Prepare your best college admission application

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    Position yourself to win scholarship money

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    Enjoy peace of mind from having a personal coach

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    Reduce stress and anxiety associated with applying to college

What do you get?

Group 1) 9th-10th graders

We help students adjust to the rigor of high school classes and likewise to perform at an optimal level during the early years of high school. This investment in the early years of high school will help to ensure that your student has more college options and scholarship opportunities. Our services include weekly 30-45 minute counseling sessions in the following areas:

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    Goal setting for the high school years and beyond

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    Academic and study skills coaching

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    Course selection and planning

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    Extracurricular activity planning

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    Volunteer activity planning

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    Test prep coaching and planning

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    College selection and research

$2,000 for up to 20 hours per semester
Pre-requisite coursework in one of our study skills and writing skills programs. Billed separately.

Group 2) Rising 11th graders through first semester seniors

During the summer prior to the start of the junior year, we focus on writing skills and applying for scholarships. Additional services include the following:

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    Student goals identification and alignment with college options

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    Parent and student goals identification and alignment

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    Creation of an application timeline and completion schedule

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    Transcript, community service, and extracurricular activity review

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    Standardized Test (SAT/ACT) review and scheduling plan

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    Application recommender review and assessment

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    Review and assessment of your prospective college list

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    Preparation of a student résumé

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    A review of up to five college admission or scholarship essays

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    Editing and proofreading support of your admission and scholarship applications prior to submission

Up to 60 hours of counseling services starting from the summer after the student’s sophomore year and continuing through November 30th of the first semester of the senior year.
$9,500

Group 3) 11th graders through first semester seniors

We provide counseling sessions in the following areas:

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    Student goals identification and alignment with college options

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    Parent and student goals identification and alignment

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    Creation of an application timeline and completion schedule

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    Transcript, community service, and extracurricular activity review

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    Standardized Test (SAT/ACT) review and scheduling plan

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    Application recommender review and assessment

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    Review and assessment of your prospective college list

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    Preparation of a student résumé

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    A review of up to five college admission or scholarship essays

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    Editing and proofreading support of your admission and scholarship applications prior to submission

Up to 40 hours of counseling services starting from the first semester of the student’s junior year and continuing through November 30th of the first semester of the senior year.
$5,750

How does it work?

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    Group 1) 9th – 10th grade counseling sessions typically start during August of the fall semester and January 15th of the spring semester.

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    Groups 2 and 3) 11th grade counseling sessions typically start during the summer between the sophomore and junior year and conclude November 30th of the student’s senior year. You may enroll at anytime.

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    The counseling services may take place in-person, via phone, or via online video conferencing. Your location does not matter.

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    A limited number of counseling spaces are available each year. Register today.

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