College Ready Package for 9th, 10th, 11th Grade

Recommended years:
•    Sophomore and junior year
•    Latest time to get started: spring of Junior year 

Includes:
•    Video conference meetings via Zoom.
•    Phone calls as needed.
•    Research, email and text time.
•    Access to exclusive college research, planning and organizational tools.

Goals and Outcomes:
•    Explore the student’s unique interests, needs, goals, preferences and abilities as they pertain to college planning.
•    Create a list of well researched colleges that best meet the academic, personal and social needs of the student.
•    Improve academic/extracurricular profile.
•    Create the strongest application possible.

Services:
This package will be tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each student and family. The following is a list of services included in a “typical” College Preparation package.

•    Identification of interests and educational priorities.
•    Thorough college research culminating in a list of “best match” colleges.
•    Up to date knowledge of trends in college admissions and how they relate to your family’s circumstances.
•    Review of academic record.
•    Advice on course selection.
•    Standardized testing recommendations.
•    Extracurricular activities planning (including valuable summer experiences).
•    Create and update an activities resume.
•    Advice regarding effective college visits.
•    Review of the financial aid process.
•    Writing activities that mimic the college application essays. 
•    Crafting competitive applications for internships & scholarships.
•    Assistance in determining final college choice.
•    Support and counseling to minimize stress.