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