HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR COLLEGE COACHING PARTNERSHIP:
Creating Your Child’s Personal College Application Package and Timeline
I know that each student is different and has his or her own idea of what they hope to achieve with college admissions counseling. I recognize that each student is unique and I take the time to get to know your student and design a sensible, individual approach for your child.
All advising begins with a complimentary introductory session where we:
- Discuss the student’s and the family’s goals and objectives for school, college and career
- Ensure that the rapport and comfort levels feel right
All services are tailored to meet the individual needs of students and are provided in accordance with the ethical standards and practices set by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Coach cannot guarantee admission to any college.
First Meeting (post complimentary session):
Meeting to discuss student and parent expectations and goals in the process. Report cards, curriculum plans, extracurricular activities, and summer plans will be reviewed. Specific, individualized recommendations will be made either during the meeting or shortly after.
College Counseling During the Underclassman Years
You’re on your way. Build a strong foundation to prepare for the admissions process. Topics of discussion can include:
College Planning: Freshman Year of High School (9th Grade)
Just getting started!
- General orientation to the college admissions process
- Goal-setting and organizational tips
- Assessment of strengths and interests, high school course selection and its impact on the college process
- 10th grade curricular planning
- Summer activity options and guidance on how to do a college visit.
College Planning: Sophomore Year of High School (10th Grade)
Almost halfway there!
- A deeper review of the college application process and how colleges assess application components including grades, rigor, testing, activities, recommendation letters, and essays.
- Check in on academic and extracurricular activities.
- Discuss summer activity options
- 11th grade curricular planning
- Organizational tips, standardized testing plans, college suggestions, and the college research process, including information gathering through guidebooks, websites, and college visits.
- You may want to work with your own financial expert at this time to review your family’s finances to determine what is affordable and identify any changes that can be made to protect or create eligibility for aid.
College Counseling During the Upperclassman Years
College is becoming more real. With the upperclassman years at hand, the intensity picks up. Look for more frequent contact to help your student balance academics, activities, and the college application process.
College Planning: Junior Year of High School (11th Grade)
You’re almost there!
- Set academic and extracurricular goals for the year
- Create a standardized test strategy
- Begin college research, visits, and selection.
- Receive a personalized list of suggested schools created by Coach, broken down by likelihood of acceptance.
- Begin college major exploration.
- Discuss application strategy, pursue teacher recommendations, and keep tabs on academic and extracurricular performance, and summer activities.
- Complete pre-essay writing self-assessment activities, begin college essays, and select courses for 12th grade.
- Begin exploration of college-specific scholarship opportunities.
College Planning: Senior Year of High School (12th Grade)
I’m ready!
- Finalize the individualized college selection list,
- Review application deadlines and requirements, and develop a strategic plan and completion agenda.
- Continue standardized test strategy
- Finalize college applications, activity resume, essays, and interview preparation.
- Finally — submit those applications!
Time to make your choice!
- Expert support with final decisions
- Assistance with orientation visit, housing application, roommate selection, etc.
- Recommend scholarships, clubs, sports, and activities, and support services at your child’s new college.