Services

College advising services available include:

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Advising for 8th, 9th and 10th Graders

Early planning prepares the way to an optimal high school experience, and positions the student to make the most of their strengths (and find new ones). Planning during 8th, 9th and 10th grade will ease the way for students to find college success. For these students we can provide the following services:

  • Planning a course of study for high school classes
  • Review of learning style and career profiles completed by student
  • Research for involvement in academic activities outside of high school
  • Alignment of extracurricular activities, including community service and sports
  • Optimize summer plans
  • Determine scheduling and course of study for future testing
  • Plan college visits
  • Prepare overview of the timeline and steps involved in the college admissions process

Comprehensive College Advising (for 11th and 12th Graders)

This package of services is designed for the student who wishes to optimize a college selection and application strategy.

  • Review student’s transcript, standardized test scores and current class schedule
  • Review of questionnaires for student and parent regarding the goals, interests, values and strengths important to them in the college search process
  • Review of learning style and career profiles completed by student
  • Develop a plan to continue or enhance the student’s academic profile
  • Establish a timeline for standardized testing and test preparation strategies and classes
  • Review extracurricular activities and develop opportunities to deepen these experiences (including summer plans if time allows)
  • Develop student resumé
  • Develop Target College List
  • Identify colleges to visit
  • Prepare for college visits (including interview preparation)
  • Determine Early Decision and Early Action strategy
  • Develop timeline for completion of applications
  • Review resume to maximize presentation of activities, achievements and community services
  • Discuss essay ideas and review completed drafts (limited to three essays, including the essay and short answer in the Common Application and one additional essay)
  • Determine possible writers of letters of recommendation
  • Use of best approach for requesting letters of recommendation
  • Review applications and any supplemental materials for submission
  • Prepare for college interviews
  • Review scholarship applications
  • Review financial aid options
  • Assist in evaluating admissions offers and making enrollment decisions
  • Develop strategies for success in college

Florida Public Colleges Advising

This package of services is designed for the student who wishes to apply exclusively to Florida Public Universities. (Includes the same as Comprehensive College Advising except for: (1) review of questionnaires for student and parent regarding the goals, interests, values and strengths important to them in the college search process, (2) develop Target College List, (3) identify colleges to visit, and (4) determine Early Decision and Early Action strategy),

  • Review student’s transcript, standardized test scores and current class schedule
  • Develop a plan to continue or enhance the student’s academic profile
  • Establish a timeline for standardized testing and test preparation strategies and classes
  • Review extracurricular activities and develop opportunities to deepen these experiences (including summer plans if time allows)
  • Develop student resumé
  • Prepare for college visits
  • Develop timeline for completion of applications for Florida Public Colleges
  • Review resume to maximize presentation of activities, achievements and community services
  • Discuss essay ideas and review completed drafts (limited to two essays)
  • Determine possible writers of letters of recommendation
  • Use of best approach for requesting letters of recommendation
  • Review applications and any supplemental materials for submission to Florida Public Colleges
  • Review scholarship applications, including Florida Brights Application
  • Review financial aid options
  • Assist in evaluating admissions offers and making enrollment decisions
  • Develop strategies for success in college

“Your Choice of Service” College Advising

Purchase a four-hour block of time to be used for any college advising service that the student needs. Choose one service from the following:

  • Develop student resume to maximize presentation of activities, achievements and community services
  • Brainstorm and discuss essay ideas and review completed drafts
  • Review applications and any supplemental materials for submission
  • Prepare for college interviews
  • Review scholarship applications and materials for submission

Note: Target College List development service is not included.

Students with Special Needs

Services can be tailored to students with special needs.

  • Students with learning differences
  • Transfer students
  • Gap year programs
  • Students from outside the United States
  • Career guidance

Hourly Guidance

Services are available on a hourly basis, depending on the client’s needs