College Counseling

With more than 15 years in the field of higher and K-12 education, I enjoy supporting adolescents on the pathway to college. This can be a super stressful time for them as they work to maintain good grades, take college exams, and try to figure out the bewildering college process. Identifying colleges that are a good fit both academically and socially is critical for students as is the process of building customized applications that will give them the greatest chance of success. I offer customized packages to support student needs through this process. Below is a sample.
Basic Counseling Package
Includes Six 60-minute sessions at a cost of $599
Session 1:
- Assessment of strengths and goals (personal and academic)
- Review of student organization and study skills as well as learning challenges
- Discussion of high school transcripts, tests, honors and AP coursework
Session 2:
- Evaluation of high school transcripts/tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
- Planning/discussion of co-curricular, intern and summer activities to build a solid student college profile
- Discussion of criteria for college selection – finding an academic and personal fit
- Understanding and maximizing the use of College Board
Session 3:
- Assistance in identifying colleges and universities that best support student goals and strengths
- Understanding how Financial Aid works (grants, scholarships and loans)
- Planning, Review and Support of Application Preparation and Submission
Session 4:
- Evaluation of Progress
- If applicable, review and support of application preparation and submission; includes support of essay content, structure, and syntax as appropriate.
Session 5:
- Evaluation of Progress.
- Review and Support of Application Preparation and Submission; includes support of essay content, structure, and syntax as appropriate.
Session 6:
- Assistance with application checklists
- Consideration of a major focus of study
- Evaluation of Progress
- Next Steps