Initial Consultation

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The initial consultation is 30 minutes and consists of an in-depth interview with the student and parents, either in person, by telephone, or FaceTime. During the meeting, I will review the student's transcripts, test scores, extracurricular activities, and life experiences.  I will discuss how each of these components will be evaluated by college admissions officers.  We will discuss strategies that students can build on their strengths and interests.  Our goal is to put their best foot forward in completing college applications, in and out of the classroom, and in life.

 

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Follow-up Consulting and Editing

 

Grades 9-11

After the initial consultation, I will meet with the student individually, twice a year, or more frequently as needed, to discuss academic progress, standardized test timing and preparation, letters of recommendation, extracurricular interests, accomplishments, and summer plans.

 

Grade 12

Between the end of the student's junior year and the beginning of the senior year, we focus our work on identifying the college choices, essay topics and helping students to find their own voice to craft essays that are uniquely their own. We schedule face-to-face meetings as appropriate to discuss interview strategies, logistics and timing of multiple applications, early action and early decision options, art/music portfolios if needed and other special circumstances as they arise.

 

Transfer and Graduate Applicants -  I will provide an in depth admissions information for transfer and graduate applicants.  Please contact me with questions regarding transferring colleges or Graduate Admissions.

 

 

Professional editing of personal statements only is available on an hourly basis.

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Fees

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Each student varies in terms of number of applications, and the amount of support they need.  It is difficult to predict the total number of hours a student might need to complete the admissions process. 

Typically, students in grades 9-10 use 2-4 consulting hours per year. The majority of meetings occurs the second semester of junior year, summer of rising senior year, and fall semester of senior year. During that time, students who are working on multiple applications use an average of 15 to 30 consulting hours.

My current hourly fee is $250/hour with a 5 hour minimum.

 

Methods of Payment

Payment is accepted by credit cards or Zelle. Rates and policies subject to change without notice.

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