College Admissions Prep

Service Description

1. Initial Consultation and Planning Goal Setting: Meet with students and guardians to understand their goals, aspirations, and desired schools. Timeline Development: Create a personalized timeline for application deadlines, essay drafts, recommendation letter requests, and financial aid forms (e.g., FAFSA). 2. Application Process Guidance College List Creation: Help students curate a balanced list of reach, target, and safety schools. Application Review: Guide students through each section of their applications, ensuring they highlight their strengths, extracurriculars, and leadership roles. Recommendation Letters: Offer tips on who to ask for recommendations and how to approach teachers or mentors for strong endorsements. 3. Essay Support Essay Topic Brainstorming: Facilitate sessions to help students generate essay topics that align with their unique experiences and reflect their personal voice. Drafting and Revising: Provide feedback on essay drafts, focusing on structure, clarity, and the alignment of the essay with each school's values. Editing for Impact: Fine-tune essays, checking for grammar, tone, and impact, ensuring the student’s personality shines through. 4. Financial Aid and Scholarship Guidance Understanding Offers: Walk students through their financial aid packages, including grants, loans, and work-study options. Scholarship Applications: Help students find and apply for scholarships and external funding opportunities. Budget Planning: Assist families in understanding the cost of attending each institution and create a budget for the years ahead. 5. Offer Tracking and Decision Support Decision Matrix: Create a system for tracking offers, financial aid, scholarships, and school rankings based on personal preferences (location, size, programs, etc.). Comparative Analysis: Help students weigh the pros and cons of each school, considering academic fit, campus culture, and long-term career prospects. Final Decision Support: Guide students through the decision-making process, ensuring they choose the school that aligns best with their goals. 6. Post-Acceptance Support Preparing for the Transition: Offer tips on managing the transition to college, including time management, campus resources, and staying organized during the summer before classes start. Mentorship: Provide ongoing check-ins throughout their first semester to ensure they adjust smoothly.