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Client Intake - Careful review of academic records, writing samples, and extensive personal interview questions designed to gain a nuanced understanding of the student.
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Personal Admissions Plan - Based on the intake, I prepare an applicant profile, application strategies, and timeline. The timeline and strategies vary based on where student is in college process.
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Build and Review College List - Balanced, researched, and attuned to student’s goals, profile, and interests.
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Academic Advising - Guidance for standardized testing, course selection, and enrichment activities.
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Writing the Essays - Collaborative planning and editing on all written college materials, including the “college essay”, as well as any supplementary materials.
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Time-Management and Communication - Every student is given an account on "College Planner Pro", a web-based college search and application management tool to track documents, deadlines, and communicate.
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Strategic Advising on all College Matters - Manage the Common Application, prepare for interviews and college visits, develop a resume, and find scholarship and enrichment opportunities. If you have special application requirements, such as a portfolio or audition, I provide review services.
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Research and Outreach - Working with a vast network of admissions colleagues, I track trends in admissions and work with my clients to ask the right questions of admissions offices.
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Commitment - While clients are never "screened," I do limit my caseload by grade to ensure that each student receives equal attention.
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Financial Aid - Discussion of financial aid forms and options; scholarship applications as needed.
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Decision Making - Assistance in making a final decision concerning which colleges to attend.
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Communication - Scheduled meetings to work on college matters, as well as session summaries, shared folder of documents, and frequent check-ins.
Selection of services vary according to the client’s grade, their goals, and where they are in the college process.