College Admission Counseling

Personalized College Selection

Match and Fit: We help identify colleges that align with your academic interests, career goals, and personal preferences.

College List Development: Create a balanced list of reach, match, and safety schools tailored to your profile.

Application Strategy

Application Timeline: Develop a detailed timeline to manage application deadlines and ensure timely submission of all materials.

Early Decision/Action Advice: Provide guidance on whether to apply Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision based on your situation.

Essay and Personal Statement Assistance

Authenticity: Ensure your essays reflect your genuine voice and story, making you stand out to admissions committees.

Resume Building

Activity List: Assist in creating a comprehensive, well-organized list of your extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and achievements.

Highlighting Strengths: Help present your accomplishments in a way that highlights your unique strengths and contributions.

Recommendation Letters

Selection Guidance: Advise on choosing the best teachers, mentors, or supervisors to write your recommendation letters.

Preparation: Help prepare a brag sheet or summary of your accomplishments to aid recommenders in writing strong, personalized letters.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Scholarship Search: Help identify and apply for scholarships that match your qualifications and financial needs.

Understanding Offers: Assist in interpreting and comparing financial aid packages from different colleges.

Application Review

Thorough Review: Review your entire application for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

Error Correction: Identify and correct any mistakes or areas of improvement before submission.

Stress Management and Support

Emotional Support: Provide encouragement and support to help manage the stress and anxiety associated with the college application process.

Time Management: Offer strategies to balance application tasks with your academic and extracurricular commitments.

Post-Submission Guidance

Follow-Up: Advise on follow-up communications with colleges, such as sending additional materials or updates on achievements.

Decision Making: Help weigh your options and make informed decisions once you receive acceptance offers.

4-Step Writing:

This structured approach guides you through the entire writing process, from initial brainstorming to final edits. Our four steps include:

1. Prewriting: Identify your main ideas and themes, setting a strong foundation for your essay.

2. Drafting: Create a rough draft, focusing on getting your ideas down without worrying about perfection.

3. Revising: Refine your draft by reorganizing content, enhancing clarity, and ensuring coherence.

4. Editing: Polish your essay by correcting grammatical errors, punctuation mistakes, and typos, resulting in a final product that shines.

Sample College Application Essays:

Gain insights from a variety of successful college application essays. Our collection showcases:

- Essays that effectively highlight personal experiences and achievements.

- Diverse writing styles that reflect the individuality of each applicant.

- Techniques used to engage admissions committees and convey authenticity.

College Supplements:

Many colleges require supplemental essays that provide additional context about you as an applicant. We assist you in:

- Understanding specific prompts and expectations for each school.

- Writing thoughtful responses that align with the institution's values and culture.

- Highlighting your unique qualities and how they contribute to the college community.

Common Essays:

Explore the most frequently encountered college essay prompts, including:

- The personal statement, where you share your story and aspirations.

- Reflective essays that demonstrate your growth and learning experiences.

- Creative prompts that allow you to depict your imagination and problem-solving abilities.

Resume Writing:

A well-written resume is crucial for college applications and scholarships. Our resume writing services include:

- Assistance in organizing your experiences, achievements, and skills into a clear and impactful format.

- Guidance on tailoring your resume to highlight relevant information for your target colleges or programs.

- Tips on how to present your extracurricular activities and leadership roles effectively.

Major-Specific Essays (1 per college):

Different majors often have unique essay requirements. We help you tailor your writing by:

- Understanding the specific attributes and skills valued by different academic programs.

- Writing essays that reflect your passion for your chosen field and your relevant experiences.

- Highlighting how your background and aspirations align with the goals of the program.

Appeal Letter Writing:

Sometimes, applicants may need to write appeal letters regarding admission decisions or financial aid. Our services include:

- Guidance on how to structure your appeal effectively and persuasively.

- Assistance in articulating your reasons for reconsideration clearly and respectfully.

- Help in compiling supporting documentation or evidence to strengthen your appeal.

Summer Programs (2 per year):

Enhance your college application with summer programs that provide valuable experiences. We assist you in:

- Identifying summer programs that align with your interests and career goals.

- Preparing applications and writing essays for competitive programs that showcase your passion and dedication.

Understanding Prompts:

Interpretation: Help you understand the essay prompts and what admissions committees are looking for.

Clarification: Clarify the objectives and expectations of different essay questions.

Brainstorming Ideas:

Topic Selection: Assist you in selecting meaningful and unique essay topics that highlight your strengths, experiences, and personality.

Idea Generation: Help you generate and organize ideas to create a strong narrative.

Structuring Essays:

Outline Creation: Work with you to create an effective outline that logically organizes your thoughts and ensures a coherent flow.

Introduction Development: Craft engaging introductions that capture the reader's attention from the start.

Conclusion Crafting: Develop powerful conclusions that leave a lasting impression.

Writing and Editing:

Drafting Support: Guide you through the drafting process, providing tips and strategies for effective writing.

Revisions: Offer detailed feedback on drafts, suggesting improvements in content, structure, and style.

Proofreading: Correct grammatical errors, punctuation mistakes, and typos to ensure a polished final product.

Enhancing Content:

Depth and Detail: Encourage you to add depth and detail to your essays, making your stories more vivid and impactful.

Clarity and Conciseness: Help you express your ideas clearly and concisely, avoiding unnecessary words and complex jargon.

Personal Voice:

Authenticity: Ensure that your unique voice and personality shine through in your writing.

Consistency: Maintain consistency in tone and style across all essays.

Highlighting Strengths:

Showcasing Achievements: Guide you in highlighting your achievements and experiences effectively.

Connecting Themes: Help you connect personal stories and experiences to broader themes that align with the college’s values and mission.

Stress Management:

Deadline Management: Help you manage deadlines and reduce the stress associated with the essay-writing process.

Support and Encouragement: Provide emotional support and encouragement throughout the process.