College Planning Services
College Admission Guidance
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Expert college admission guidance to navigate your family through the complex college planning process
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An understanding of the most important factors in the college admission process and how your student can prepare for success
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A strategy for teacher letters of recommendation: who to ask and how to get the most effective letters
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College admission interview preparation, including mock interviews
College List Building
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A balanced college list created for your student with a range of admission selectivity that fits academic, social, and financial criteria
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Activities to assist student in establishing key college criteria
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How to navigate college tours: what to look for, questions to ask, and the best time to visit Resources for investigating colleges and how to compare universities
High School Course Planning
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A high school course plan that aligns with student’s strengths and interests
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Guidance on strategically approaching course selection
College Applications
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A project manager who will keep your student's college admission process on task, ensuring that milestones and deadlines are met
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Review of each college application, including the Common Application, before submission
College Essays
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College essay workshops designed to inform students on what college admission officers are looking for and how to write an effective college essay
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College essay brainstorming sessions to ensure your student chooses compelling essay topics
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College essay feedback from expert college essay editors
Financial Aid
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Assistance with the financial aid process: determining if you should apply, completing the appropriate forms, and how to navigate merit scholarships
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Financial aid package analysis and assistance with appeals when appropriate
Student Resume & Activity List
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A professionally formatted student resume to track accomplishments and extracurricular activities and highlight student achievement
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An activity list that presents the student’s extracurricular accomplishments well
Jen’s Guide to College Admissions® course begins with a one-on-one session with an experienced counselor to help build a college list. Then you will be provided access to a college counseling platform with college research tools, online course modules to guide you through the college admissions process, and it will end with live counselor sessions.