Our Services

Our careers have centered on helping people grow; the college selection and application process is a big step for a high school student. We couple our unending enthusiasm and years of experience to help students identify their talents, convey them with conviction, and land at their "True North". 

Each student and family situation is different. We customize our efforts to maximize the opportunities for students and understanding for families. With our holistic approach, we do not offer a la carte services such as essay writing or have an hour/meeting limits. We work together to deliver the best outcome.

We start with an introductory meeting with the students and parents to determine fit. With a mutual understanding and goals, we establish a cadence to help students discover their voice and how to share it with the schools that are best suited for them.  We ensure that it is a cohesive journey for all!

Explore Interests & Academic Foundation

• Meet to discuss broad family and educational goals
• Evaluate academic options and recommend course selection
• Strengthen extracurricular involvement
• Introduce the essential elements of the college process including types of colleges, standardized testing, and college research
• Meet on a quarterly basis for updates and reviews
• Available for ad hoc inquiries

Open to Possibilities and Self-Reflection

• Determine what are the most critical elements of the college experience for the student
• Create a standardized testing plan to maximize scores with the least amount of effort and cost
• Create a list of colleges to investigate that balances selectivity, cost, and any other unique elements important to the student and family
• Learn how to research colleges
• Focus on making and maximizing college visit plans 
• Engage in discussions and activities that help students identify their talents and passions
• Introduce all of the elements of an application (form, essay, activities, supplements, and teacher recommendations) 
• Do reflective writing and career research

Applications and Acceptances 

• Refine and finalize the college list.
• Complete individual school and Common Applications, reenforcing the student's key talents
• Craft essays that are clear and compelling while meeting the needs of admissions officers 
• Create supplements that work in conjunction with the main essays
• Determine whether to submit testing at test-optional colleges
• Take advantage of Early and Priority processes that increase the student's chances for acceptance and merit scholarship
• Offer advice about financial aid and outside scholarships
• Manage waitlist and defer situations to increase chances of the desired outcome
• Evaluate the value proposition in each acceptance
• Support families throughout the process to build confidence on the student's final decision.