Why work with a college admissions consultant?

I take the stress out of the college admissions process by providing expert advising. This includes: 

 

-Guidance with your college search

-High school course planning and review

-Resume building

-Community service and extracurricular guidance

-Reviewing college selection criteria

-Personal statements editing

-College interview techniques

 

I can motivate even the most reluctant students and ease the friction between parent(s) and their teenage child during this stressful time.

 

When is the right time to start working with a college admissions consultant?

My highly personalized approach recognizes that every student is unique and that each requires an individualized plan for college admissions. When families ask when they should start using a college consultant, the answer is, “as soon as you are beginning to think about college admissions.”  This way, we can take the time to get to know each other and tailor an individual approach that fits in with your goals, interests, and priorities.

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Isn't my high school guidance counselor enough?

Guidance counselors are stretched very thin with extremely limited time per student. I work with a small group of students each year. I can focus on each student and help create applications that demonstrate their unique personalities, interests, and strengths. I am available to you and your student as often as you need, throughout the entire admissions process. 

 

Do you only focus on elite and Ivy League universities?

I help each student find the best college for them. I have helped students get into elite and Ivy League schools, large public universities and small, highly selective liberal arts colleges.  Elite and Ivy colleges are not for everyone but college is for everyone.  Because I am not a school looking for “statistics” I work with each student with that student’s goals and future in mind. 

 

Are parents included in the process?

Parents can be as involved (or not involved) as they and their student would like.  Most teenagers want to work on college admissions without a lot of input from their parents.  Often I see teenagers wanting freedom but when it comes time to make big decisions, they come back to their parents to get their input.  You are a major influence on your children.  Sometimes you need to set them free knowing that you have placed them in the hands of someone who will keep them on the right path.  I will let you know if I am having problems with your son/daughter in terms of them not getting their work done.  That said, after the first meeting, it usually works best if you let me work one-on-one with your son/daughter.  I find that they often find an appreciation for you that you allowed them to do this on their own and that you cared enough to hire someone to help them too! 

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