Academic & College Counseling

  • Collaborate with students to design a comprehensive high school curriculum that not only prepares them for the rigor of college academics but also positions them as competitive, compelling candidates. Every course selection is strategically aligned with both academic goals and college admissions criteria.

  • Guide students in evaluating and selecting extracurricular activities that align with their passions, strengths, and long-term aspirations. This process often reveals key opportunities for impact, growth, and development, helping students differentiate their authentic paths as applicants.

  • Curate a personalized list of colleges tailored to the student's academic objectives, learning preferences, and location criteria. The list will include a strategic mix of "reach" schools (with less than a 20% admission chance), "target" schools (approximately 50% chance), and "likely" schools (over 80% chance), ensuring a balanced approach to the application process.

  • Provide expert advice on college visits, offer insights into tour programs, and share strategies to maximize each campus visit to ensure that students make informed decisions based on firsthand impressions.

  • We offer advice and resources in the selection of which college admissions tests to take, the timing of those tests, and arranging for any necessary test preparation or tutoring. We do not offer test preparation services.

  • Provide comprehensive application support covering everything from reviewing and editing application materials to crafting an essay to highlight each student’s unique strengths. We also assist with showcasing extracurricular achievements, preparing a detailed "brag packet," selecting recommenders, and developing a clear project plan to complete applications. Additionally, we guide students through application strategies, helping them decide which option - early decision, early action, or regular decision - is best.

  • Help students build a standout résumé that highlights their strengths, accomplishments, and extracurricular involvement. This powerful tool can elevate their application and provide a strategic advantage.

  • Prepare students with expert guidance on interview techniques, offer mock interview sessions upon request, and review video submissions to ensure students make a lasting impression.

  • Help students complete an appropriate response to a waitlist or deferral offer and create a plan of action to maximize their options.