PROCESS
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.
— Lewis Carroll
OUR TARGETED CUSTOMIZED APPROACH
Personality and learning style assessments via YOUScience assessment platform (included in all packages)
Connection
At our first meetings, we'll get to know one another and gather pertinent information for the coming journey. We will review coursework, assess academic strengths, discover interests and talents, and begin to develop goals for the future. Guidance includes:
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review of student transcript
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suggestions for extracurricular activities
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course selection for academic year or course mapping
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personalized S2S Goal Sheet/Plan
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test prep/testing recommendations
Exploration
Once the groundwork has been laid, we will develop an initial list of schools to explore to find the best match for your student and his or her unique needs, wants, interests, and talents.
Guidance includes:
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coaching on conducting further college research
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planning for college visits and tours
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support for standardized tests, including timing, recommendations and tip sheets
Application & Decision
In this stage, students begin the process of building their applications for admissions and developing essays to showcase their unique strengths.
Guidance includes:
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interview preparation and practice
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extensive essay support
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development of comprehensive customized timelines with tasks and deadlines
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identifying financial and merit aid opportunities
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determine Early Action/Early Decision strategies
Students and families receive access to a personalized student Custom College Planner Pro platform (if on comprehensive package) account for 24/7 access to unique and proprietary organizational, communication, information and planning tools for the college exploration and application journey.