Sunday February 05 , 2012
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Counseling Services

Admissions OfficeAll of our services are customized to meet students’ individual goals and will complement services offered by their school counselors. We offer comprehensive packages for students who seek guidance in multiple aspects of the college admissions process. In addition, we also offer all of our services on an hourly basis, for students who need only specific guidance.

  • During the college application process, questions may arise about:
  • Choosing high school courses
  • Boosting the high school transcript
  • Which standardized tests to take, and when
  • What schools to apply to
  • Enrichment activities that stand out
  • Accommodation of special needs and talents
  • Financial planning for college
  • Sorting through college materials

Below are some of the areas in which we commonly assist:

  • Provide an overview and explanation of the college application process.
  • Identify colleges that are a good match
  • Identify the student's passions and interests, and create a plan to develop them.
  • Provide a thorough explanation of the student's record from the perspective of a selective college board of admissions.
  • Evaluate the student's academic and extracurricular history—including transcript, test scores and activities and create academic and extracurricular plans.
  • Make recommendations for improving transcripts, grades and test scores.
  • Discuss circumstances or personal issues that have affected academic achievement and solve those problems
  • Strategize to develop an applicant's unique “story”
  • Strategize to frame an applicant’s weaknesses in the best possible light
  • Coach to obtain superior letters of recommendation
  • Prepare and practice for campus visits and interviews
  • Helping draft and polish essays, resumes and activity sheets
  • Create a strategic plan, including calendars for testing, recommendations for coursework, activities, summer experiences, community service and internships.
  • Organizing and overseeing the application process … right down to signing and mailing.

 

Career Counseling

Career Counseling is available for clients looking to discover and experience a new path in life.

  • We assess clients' personal and professional abilities.
  • Programs are designed to give people exposure to new or old interests.
  • Courses can be taken to experience new career paths.
  • Our counselors are available to assist in pursuing new goals.