This is the most popular package our student families choose. It begins with getting to know the student on a personal, academic and extracurricular level. We work together to develop a customized college application strategy to best “package” the student and target a balanced list of universities. We spend countless hours guiding the student on all facets of the application process. It includes the most comprehensive college counseling services from the initial call with the family until the student’s first day in college.

• • Analyzing and assessing students’ strengths, areas for growth and likely career interests using assessment tools.
• • Relating assessment tools ‘findings to students’ goals.
• • Providing advice on extracurricular development.
• • Guide on summer activities and internships.
• • Providing academic advice and study skills development.
• • Developing strategies for students to stand out in the admissions process.
• • Recommend study guides to required tests (e.g., SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, etc.)
• • Developing balanced list of colleges and universities.
• • Developing strategies for students to stand out in the admissions process.
• • Determining appropriate college majors and/or minors and courses of study depending on strengths and interests.
• • Managing application materials.
• • Using the Common Application and other required applications.
• • Brainstorming ideas for Personal Statement and coaching on essay writing skills.
• • General and specific coaching on personal statements, prompts, and extracurricular.
• • Activities section of the Common App (or other apps).
• • Advising on letters of recommendations.
• • Reviewing and perfecting each college application.
• • Strategizing Early Decision/Early Action decision.
• • Guidance on resume writing and editing.
• • Interview coaching.
• • Addressing student challenges, and parent/student concerns throughout the process.
• • Helping with college selection once admission letters are in.