Senior All Inclusive

Package will include a private counselor who will work one-on-one with the student beginning in the summer of their junior year.

Assessment – Starts with a full assessment of the student including the student’s grades, transcripts, course curriculum, extracurricular activities, community service, writing skills, achievements, standardized test scores and what the student is looking for in a college/university.

Exploring Careers – Counselor helps student explore potential career paths and universities that offer programs catered to specific career interests. If desired, counselor helps student shadow a professional in a field of interest.

Campus Visit - The counselor takes the student to a nearby university familiarize the student with a college campus and promote excitement. The student will be given a checklist of things to look for and ask about in order to maximize the tour.

Internship – The counselor helps the student obtain a meaningful and impressive internship before the school year starts, and/or during the school year.

Finishing strong – The counselor advises the student on types of courses and extracurricular activities to get involved in which send the best signals to college admissions officers. Counselors also recommend relevant college level courses the student can take to further their chances for acceptance into the best colleges, as well as to familiarize the student with college level work.

Resume - The counselor helps the student put together a formal resume highlighting activities, achievements and work experience. Together, the counselor and the student form a plan to further develop the resume throughout the year.

Time Management – The counselor teaches the student essential time management and organization techniques. The ability to manage extracurricular activities, social life and school work is essential for the student to learn and master before leaving for college.

Timeline and Deadlines – The Counselor develops a timeline to ensure that the student stays focused and on task throughout the application process. The student also learns strategies and options regarding early admission, early decision, priority and regular vs rolling admissions.

Letters of Recommendation: By instructing students on how to obtain highly effective letters of recommendation from diverse sources, the counselor helps the student develop an impressive packet of recommendations.

Best-Fit Analysis -Through careful analysis of the student and college profiles, the counselor develops a list of best-fit school based on the individual student’s desires, needs and personality. The counselor then works with the student to narrow down the top choices, and set up tours of selected schools. Also, the counselor ensures that the student understands the specific admission requirements for each school, along with each school’s unique culture.

Admission Package - After the top college choices are selected, the counselor will work with the student to develop the entire college admission package. The counselor will help complete the applications, and comprehensively lead the student through the entire personal statement and essay process. The student will be marketed to each college in the best way, as the counselor illustrates each student’s credentials and top achievements in a specialized and effective manner. In addition, the counselor organizes all of the paperwork associated with the admissions process.

Essay Optimization: From brainstorming, to rough drafts, to proofreading the final copy – the counselor will optimize the quality and impact of the student’s essay. Each student has their own unique personality and brilliant qualities; the counselor ensures that these qualities shine throughout the essay. Throughout the process, the counselor explains the admissions essay strategies so students fully understand what admissions officers are looking for. The counselors pays special attention to each student’s needs, making sure to be there for support, assistance, and alleviation of the panic and stress that can effect students during this crucial time.

Interview Preparation – Counselors instruct students in advanced public speaking skills, and conduct mock interviews. Once the appropriate level of eloquence and confidence is met, the student will be assisted in setting up interviews with university representatives and admissions officers. The student will be given a checklist of things to look for and ask about in order to maximize the tour and interview.

Financial Planning and Forms- Counselor help students/parents understand the cost of chosen schools and how to plan accordingly.

Counselors evaluate and explain financial aid options including scholarships, grants and financial aid programs. FAFSA and CSS as well as any individual financial forms from the chosen schools are completed by the counselor as well.

Scholarships advising – Counselors recommend ways for the student to attain scholarships, and provide assistance to ensure that the student puts together competitive scholarship applications and essays.

Finally, the counselor will work with the student to decide on which school to choose once accepted. With the student and parent, the counselor analyzes the student’s specific profile against each college’s to discover the best fit. The Counselor will also assist in setting up tours of the schools if needed to help the student come to a decision.

Junior All Inclusive

Package will include a private counselor who will work one-on-one with the student beginning in the summer of their sophomore year.

Assessment – Starts with a full assessment of the student including the student’s grades, transcripts, course curriculum, extracurricular activities, community service, writing skills, achievements, standardized test scores and what the student is looking for in a college/university.

Curriculum Planning (11/12th grade) – The counselor will provide a complete overview of the course curriculum for the next two years of high school including AP courses and extracurricular activities the student should participate in. Counselors also recommend relevant college level courses the student can take to further their chances for acceptance into the best colleges, as well as to familiarize the student with college level work.

Exploring Careers – Counselor helps student explore potential career paths and universities that offer programs catered to specific career interests. If desired, counselor helps student shadow a professional in a field of interest.

Resume - The counselor helps the student put together a formal resume highlighting activities, achievements and work experience. Together, the counselor and the student form a plan to further develop the resume throughout the year.

Time Management – The counselor teaches the student essential time management and organization techniques. There is also a focus on improving studying skills. A timeline for the coming year is developed as well.

Internship – The counselor will work to get internships and/or work opportunities that may improve college admission chances. The counselor seeks out highly unique internships and experiences that ensure the student’s ability to stand out. Internships and academic programs for summers are also discussed.

Extracurricular Activities - The counselor provides specific advice on the types of activities to get involved with to make the student perfectly well-rounded. The significance of community service opportunities is stressed as the counselor helps the student understand its importance and obtain a unique community service position.

Best-Fit Analysis - Through careful analysis of the student and college profiles, the counselor develops a list of best-fit school based on the individual student’s desires, needs and personality. The Counselor then works with the student to narrow down the top choices, and set up tours for some colleges. The student will be given a checklist of things to look for and ask about in order to maximize the tour and interview. Also, the counselor ensures that the students understands the specific admission requirements for each school, along with each school’s unique culture.

Campus Visit - The counselor takes the student to a nearby university familiarize the student with a college campus and promote excitement. The student will be given a checklist of things to look for and ask about in order to maximize the tour.

Letters of Recommendation: The counselor instructs students on how to develop close relationships with teachers, and plan ahead for the letters of recommendation. By starting early, the students will be able to obtain highly effective letters of recommendation from diverse sources.

Financial Planning – Includes financial planning to help student/parent understand the cost of potential schools and what financial aid options are available.

Scholarships advising - Counselors recommend ways for students to attain scholarships, and provide assistance to ensure that students develop competitive scholarship applications and essays.

SAT/ACT Test Prep - A PSAT is taken to familiarize the student with the test, and assess needs. A specialized tutor provides the student with 16 hours of test preparation classes. In addition, the counselor provides unique exercises to prepare the student for standardized tests. General test taking skills are improved such as speed reading, reading comprehension, mental focus, logic, and vocabulary development are also improved.

Public Speaking – The student is taught public speaking skills and prepared for professional interviews. The counselor works with the student to reach a level of eloquence sure to impress interviewers for internships and colleges.

Personal Statements - Effective personal statement writing techniques are introduced. The counselor takes the student through an in depth analysis of myriad personal statements to help the student understand what colleges want. The student is assigned a mock personal statement to complete with the counselor’s help.

Sophomore All Inclusive

Package will include a private counselor who will work one-on-one with the student beginning in the summer of their sophomore year.

Assessment - Starts with a full assessment of the student including the student’s grades, transcripts, course curriculum, extracurricular activities, community service, writing skills, achievements, standardized test scores and what the student is looking for in a college/university.

Curriculum Planning (10, 11th and 12th grade) – The counselor will provide a complete overview of the course curriculum for the next three years of high school including AP courses and extracurricular activities the student should participate in. Counselors also recommend relevant college level courses students can take to further their chances for acceptance into the best colleges, as well as to familiarize themselves with college level work.

Extensive Timeline - An extensive and comprehensive plan is developed to gear the student’s high school career in the right direction and maintain its course. Important dates and events are marked on the timeline to ensure the student takes advantage of the head start towards top universities. Throughout the year the student’s progress is tracked and assessed to make sure all goals are achieved.

Exploring Careers – Counselor helps student explore potential career paths and universities that offer programs catered to specific career interests. If desired, counselor helps student shadow a professional in a field of interest.

Resume - The counselor helps the student put together a formal resume highlighting activities, achievements and work experience. Together, the counselor and the student form a plan to further develop the resume throughout the year.

Extracurricular Activities – The counselor provides specific advice on the types of activities to get involved with to make the student perfectly well-rounded. The significance of community service opportunities is stressed as the counselor helps the student understand its importance and obtain a unique community service position.

Time Management – The counselor teaches the student essential time management and organization techniques. The ability to manage extracurricular activities, social life and school work is essential for the student to learn and master before leaving for college.

Best-Fit Analysis -Through careful analysis of student and college profiles, the counselor develops a list of best-fit school based on the individual student’s desires, needs and personality. The Counselor then works with the student to narrow down the top choices. Also, the counselor ensures that the students understands the specific admission requirements for each school, along with each school’s unique culture.

Campus Visit – The counselor takes the student to a nearby university familiarize the student with a college campus and promote excitement. The student will be given a checklist of things to look for and ask about in order to maximize the tour.

Letters of Recommendation: The counselor instructs students on how to develop close relationships with teachers, and plan ahead for the letters of recommendation. By starting early, the students will be able to obtain highly effective letters of recommendation from diverse sources.

Financial Planning – Includes financial planning to help student/parent understand the cost of potential schools and financial aid options.

Scholarships advising – Counselors recommend ways for the student to attain scholarships in the future.

Test Skill Toning- The counselor provides unique exercises to prepare the student for standardized tests. A PSAT is taken to familiarize the student with the test, and assess needs. General test taking skills are improved such as speed reading, reading comprehension, mental focus, logic, and vocabulary development.

Public Speaking - Basic public speaking skills are introduced. The counselor helps the student reach an impressive level of comfort with public speaking and prepares the student for professional interviews. There is also a focus on confidence building.

Freshman All Inclusive

Package will include a private counselor who will work one-on-one with the student beginning in the summer of their sophomore year.

Assessment - Starts with a full assessment of the student including the student’s grades, transcripts, course curriculum, extracurricular activities, community service, writing skills, achievements, standardized test scores and what the student is looking for in a college/university.

Curriculum Planning (9th,10th,11th, and 12th grade) – The counselor will provide a complete overview of the course curriculum for the next three years of high school including AP courses and extracurricular activities the student should participate in. Counselors also recommend relevant college level courses students can take to further their chances for acceptance into the best colleges, as well as to familiarize themselves with college level work.

Extensive Timeline - An extensive and comprehensive plan is developed to gear the student’s high school career in the right direction and maintain its course. Important dates and events are marked on the timeline to ensure the student takes advantage of the head start towards top universities. Throughout the year the student’s progress is tracked and assessed to make sure all goals are achieved.

Exploring Careers – Counselor helps student explore potential career paths and universities that offer programs catered to specific career interests. If desired, counselor helps student shadow a professional in a field of interest.

Resume - The counselor helps the student put together a formal resume highlighting activities, achievements and work experience. Together, the counselor and the student form a plan to further develop the resume throughout the year.

Extracurricular Activities – The counselor provides specific advice on the types of activities to get involved with to make the student perfectly well-rounded. The significance of community service opportunities is stressed as the counselor helps the student understand its importance and obtain a unique community service position.

Time Management – The counselor teaches the student essential time management and organization techniques. The ability to manage extracurricular activities, social life and school work is essential for the student to learn and master before leaving for
college.

Best-Fit Analysis -Through careful analysis of student and college profiles, the counselor develops a list of best-fit school based on the individual student’s desires, needs and personality. The Counselor then works with the student to narrow down the top choices. Also, the counselor ensures that the students understands the specific admission requirements for each school, along with each school’s unique culture.

Campus Visit – The counselor takes the student to a nearby university familiarize the student with a college campus and promote excitement. The student will be given a checklist of things to look for and ask about in order to maximize the tour.

Letters of Recommendation: The counselor instructs students on how to develop close relationships with teachers, and plan ahead for the letters of recommendation. By starting early, the students will be able to obtain highly effective letters of recommendation from diverse sources.

Financial Planning – Includes financial planning to help student/parent understand the cost of potential schools and financial aid options.

Scholarships advising – Counselors recommend ways for the student to attain scholarships in the future.

Test Skill Toning- The counselor provides unique exercises to prepare the student for standardized tests. A PSAT is taken to familiarize the student with the test, and assess needs. General test taking skills are improved such as speed reading, reading comprehension, mental focus, logic, and vocabulary development.

Public Speaking - Basic public speaking skills are introduced. The counselor helps the student reach an impressive level of comfort with public speaking and prepares the student for professional interviews. There is also a focus on confidence building.