Services
Services conducted every school year
Consultation with both parents and your student
Student résumé updates for all activities, awards, and community service hours
Suggestions and opportunities for community service and activities sent to student and parents
Development of 4 year high school plan, including recommendations of Pre-AP, Honors courses, Dual Credit classes and electives for the following school year
Advice on standardized testing- PSAT and SAT or ACT test timeline
Assistance for summer plans to maximize success- suggestions for camps or classes, employment, internship/job-shadowing, conferences, test prep, etc.
Services conducted for Junior & Senior Year
Junior Year services include:
Complete a thorough evaluation of student’s stats, including standardized test scores (TAKS), academic transcript, and teacher commentary to determine admissibility
Personality inventory and career quiz with feedback session and written report, if needed to narrow down potential college majors
Development of a college list for each individual student, including “reach” colleges and “safety” schools
Access to the student’s personalized checklist to track college list, test scores, tasks and deadlines
Advice on standardized testing – PSAT and initial SAT or ACT test, including timeline and suggestions for test prep or tutoring services
Professional assistance beginning the college essay process – compilation of all essays and short answer questions that will be required for selected colleges, brainstorming topics and proofreading before final drafts are submitted
Guidance on your high school curriculum choices for senior year, including Pre-AP, Honors courses, Dual Credit classes and electives
Preparation for college campus visits, and trip advice and planning
Individualized attention for students in extracurricular activities, such as Band, Athletes, student clubs, leadership opportunities, etc. who wish to continue in college
Senior Year services include:
Familiarize student and parents with financial aid process, online filing, and deadlines
Information about any additional scholarship applications and due dates
College Essay assistance: brainstorming about essay topics and professional editing, as needed
Development of your student’s resume
Assistance with completing college applications including an in-depth review of applications prior to submission to check for errors or missing pieces
Advice on teacher recommendations
Test preparation advice if SAT or ACT test needs to be retaken
Assistance in meeting all deadlines
Evaluation of all college acceptance letters and financial aid packages to help family make an informed decision
Preparation of student for transition to college by providing information on registration, student housing, course selection, meal plans, and other important information at student’s selected college
High School
Development of a comprehensive 4-year plan
College Lists
College Applications
Transcript Evaluation
Career Assessment
Essay Writing
Resume Building
Scholarship Applications
College
Transfer Class Assessment
College Applications
Resume Building
Cover Letter Building
Job Applications
Career Assessment
Job Interview Preparation