College Advising

Advising Services

College Initiative provides guidance and resources to help students and families navigate the college search and admissions process.

All services are designed to make the process stress-free, organized, and accessible, regardless of the student’s location.  Consultations can be online via Zoom, Skype, or telephone.

An initial, 20-minute phone call is complimentary.

 

College Consultant meeting with student
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College Initiative aims to make the college search and admissions process as stress-free and as straightforward as possible for you and your student and offers a variety of services to fit your needs.  Whether your student is a freshman or a senior, contact us!

College List Compilation:

  • Conversation with parents/student (together or separately, according to preference)
  • Test planning and score review
  • Transcript review
  • Extracurricular Involvement review
  • Discussion of potential majors of interest, including interest surveys
  • Information summarized on costs, campus size, potential financial aid/scholarships, interview requirements, and detailed school descriptions

Other Services (by the hour):

  • Academic planning – course scheduling support and SAT/ACT planning
  • College Application Support
  • Activities List Review
  • Essay Brainstorming and/or Review
  • Interview Preparation
  • Special Situations – Waitlist or Deferral guidance, school disciplinary action guidance, etc.

 

College Chats (Locally):

College Initiative is happy to provide resources for group discussions about the college search and admissions experience. These sessions can be customized for small groups such as:

  • neighborhood or parent group
  • PTA
  • school club

 

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Preparing for Your First Consultation

Families can get the most value by having the following information available:

  • Any standardized test scores – PLAN, PSAT, SAT, ACT
  • High school transcript (unofficial is fine)
  • List of extracurriculars/sports and any associated awards
  • Any questionnaires/surveys requested
  • Preliminary list of schools that are of interest (if any yet)

College Initiative is welcoming to all students and families, regardless of race, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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