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I offer personalized, comprehensive support to students throughout the college admissions process.
Comprehensive Support
Advanced College Planning
This comprehensive package includes a high level of involvement and support from the consultant beginning as early as second semester of 10th grade. While support and timeline are tailored to each individual student, this package typically includes (but is not limited to):
· Development of college criteria list
· College research tools (including online access to Fiske)
· Assessment of interests and aptitudes to inform college majors & careers with YouScience
· Free access to full-length ACT/SAT diagnostic exams with feedback from national test-prep company
· Support developing a balanced college list
· Access to CustomCollegePlan project management portal
· Personalized application plan with all deadlines and requirements (managed by consultant)
· Financial aid/merit guidance (and suggested colleges for merit aid)
· Advisement on extracurricular & summer activities as needed
· College visit/demonstrated interest guidance
· Coursework advisement
· Resume development/formatting
· Unlimited application and essay support for up to 10 colleges (not including scholarship essays or supplemental materials for art/music portfolios)
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Total Texas Plus
This comprehensive package includes a high level of involvement and support from the consultant beginning as early as second semester of 10th grade. While support and timeline are tailored to each individual student, this package typically includes (but is not limited to):
· Development of college criteria list
· College research tools (including online access to Fiske)
· Assessment of interests and aptitudes to inform college majors & careers with YouScience
· Free access to full-length ACT/SAT diagnostic exams with feedback from national test-prep company
· Support developing a balanced college list
· Access to CustomCollegePlan project management portal
· Personalized application plan with all deadlines and requirements for the Texas public colleges, PLUS 3 private or out-of-state schools (managed by consultant)
· Financial aid/merit guidance (and suggested colleges for merit aid)
· Advisement on extracurricular & summer activities as needed
· College visit/demonstrated interest guidance
· Coursework advisement
· Resume development/formatting
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College Kickstart
During this Zoom session (up to 90 minutes), I’ll guide students and parents through the college timeline and general process, focusing on your questions and pain points. During the call, I’ll help you set goals and priorities to guide your college journey.
You’ll have some homework to do before this session (providing me with a transcript, activities, budget, major/career interest, etc.), and I’ll follow up with personalized recommendations, resources, and tips for continuing with college planning.
Offered as a standalone, the fee for this option will be applied to any additional packages should you choose to work with me on a more in-depth basis. Enrollment available to 10th and 11th graders. Topics discussed may include:
· How to find colleges that fit your needs (including budget)
· Different application deadlines (Early Decision, Early Action, etc.)
· A timeline for the college process, including key application deadlines and components
· An overview of the financial aid process, including merit aid
· A general Q&A session so you feel more confident (and less stressed!) about college
moreWhich Package Is Right for You?
The Advanced College Planning package is the most traditional comprehensive plan. It includes unlimited access to the consultant as a resource until graduation and a one-on-one guide through each essay and application. It consists of a personalized application plan with deadlines and requirements for 10 colleges managed by the consultant; the consultant will also manage the workflow and timing of essay and application completion. This package is for families who think their student and family would benefit from a steady presence and high level of support, and want more help building a balanced list (maximizing merit or financial aid opportunities). It’s often also the right choice for students who are casting a wide net geographically or who know they are applying to a number of private or out-of-state colleges.
The Total-Texas Plus is a good fit for students focused primarily on attending a Texas public college, but who also want to include some private colleges or out-of state-options on their list. It includes the same level of support as the Advanced option, but is more limited in the number of applications/essays (with support for all Texas public colleges on a student’s list, plus application and essay management for 3 additional colleges of a student’s choosing, private or out-of-state).
The College Kickstart Session is for families who want to get started earlier or who think they can navigate essays and applications independently but want some general guidance and support to help them launch their process. Families who sign up for this option freshman or sophomore year will have a reserved spot for comprehensive services beginning junior year (deadline for signing up applies).
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