Each family is different, so our level of involvement varies from
comprehensive, long term engagement throughout high school
an advance planning meeting at the beginning of high school, school year, or academic term
application review
essay work (i.e. brainstorming, drafting, revisions, and final editing) for rising and current seniors
As such, families have the option of paying an hourly rate or getting more comprehensive packages that cover an academic year.
Our Services
Initial Consultation & FOLLOW UPS
In-depth interview with the student and family
Grades 9-10: Evaluate student strengths, goals, and learning environment to provide a strategic plan for high school including course sequencing, testing schedule, and extracurricular advising
Grades 10-12: Review transcripts, scores, extracurricular activities, and personal experiences to educate students on how college admissions committees will evaluate these aspects of a student's application and discuss how students can best present their strengths and accomplishments
Follow up consultations can scheduled by the hour on an as needed basis. If you think you prefer to meet frequently, using our year long program is suggested.
Mentorship
For 9th, 10th, and 11th Grades
All inclusive package for one academic year in which students receive early guidance in academic and personal development. We help students develop their interests, explore aspirations, and support them to build academic, communication, and leadership skills.
Students will work with mentors to create a year-long academic and extracurricular plan with measurable goals and specific timelines.
Mentors will provide academic advising from course selection, long term curriculum planning, testing schedules, to academic coaching.
We place special emphasis partnering with our students to develop a strong extracurricular profile that reflects their interests and strengths and builds their leadership skills.
Grades 10 and 11 culminate in capstone projects that students design and execute with the support of their mentors. A special project provides students an avenue to explore topics of interest in a hands on way.
College applications
For 12th Grade
All inclusive package for rising and current seniors that includes
College Search and Selection
ED/EA/SCEA Strategy
Interview Prep
Planning Campus Visits
Personal Statements and Supplements
Activities Write Up
Application Review and Completion
Deadline Management
We dedicate extra time to crafting a compelling personal narrative and doing multiple rounds of brainstorms and edits for personal statements and supplements. We also help you carefully polish your activities, awards, and other application sections to ensure you've put your best foot forth.
Depending on student needs, this can range from brainstorming, big picture structural edits, to nitty gritty line-by-line edits. As each student's writing ability and situation differs, it is difficult to predict how many hours will be needed.
The application process, particularly the essays, require introspection and critical thinking. We believe that applying for college is a meaningful process that offers you a valuable chance to take stock of who you are, reflect back on your accomplishments and setbacks, and explore your future as you prepare for the next stage of your education.
Essay Editing
For students currently in college who plan to transfer to another institution