Here’s how it works:

The college application process can be daunting and stressful. We will make it as clear and as painless as possible. You will receive step-by-step guidance through:

Step 1: Parent meeting

The counselor holds a meeting with parents to discuss important aspects of the application process, such as selecting appropriate “reach,” “match,” and “safety” schools and weighing tuition costs.

Step 2: Creating Common App

The counselor will help the students set up his or her Common App and Naviance account and ensure they are aware of all required materials (SAT scores, teacher recommendations) and deadlines.

Step 3: Finalize School List

The counselor meets individually with each student for 1-2 hours to finalize a list of 5-10 schools to which the student will complete applications, ensuring a proper balance of “reach,” “match,” and “safety” schools.

Step 4: Drafting the Common App essay

Counselor and student brainstorm essay topics that the student feels confident he or she could write about passionately and compellingly. After the student selects a topic, the counselor will guide him or her through multiple drafts of the essay until it is polished and ready to submit.

Step 5: Drafting Supplements

The counselor and student evaluate what additional supplements are required and develop a plan to write 2-3 essays that can be used for multiple applications.

Step 6: Finalize Applications

The counselor meticulously reviews each individual essay and application before the student submits.