Services
College advising services available include:
- Advising for 8th, 9th and 10th Graders
- Comprehensive College Advising (for 11th and 12th Graders)
- Florida Public Colleges Advising
- “Your Choice of Service” College Advising
- Students with Special Needs
- Hourly Guidance
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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
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
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.
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
Services are available on a hourly basis, depending on the client’s needs
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