Career and College Selection
Assessment/Aptitude Evaluation – Your student takes an assessment to determine their career interest and aptitude so that we select colleges that are in alignment with their future goals.
Student Positioning Session – We conduct a personalized meeting with the student and parent(s) to review and interpret the results of the online evaluation. The ultimate goal is to find colleges that best match the student’s career interests, academic level and strengths. Properly positioning the student greatly enhances the chances of acceptance at the school of choice with a favorable financial aid package. The student is also less likely to transfer to another college, lose credits and spend more time in college with added expense.
Family Financial Positioning
Student Aid Index (SAI) Analysis – We provide a complete analysis of your SAI using both Federal and Institutional Methodology so that you know in advance what your out-of-pocket expense is before applying to each college.
Recommendation and Implementation to Reduce Your SAI – We show you how to take advantage of strategies that will enable you to legally and ethically reduce your SAI and maximize the amount of financial aid for which you are eligible.
College Statistics – We provide you with important statistics for each college you have requested so that you can compare colleges to one another to help you decide where to apply.
College Payment Plan – We put together a plan to show you the most cost-effective way to fund the out-of-pocket costs for all your children so that you have enough money to pay for all years your student(s) attends college.
Financial Aid Forms Processing
Submit Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – We submit your FAFSA on time and without errors so that you have access to all the money that is available to you.
Register for and Submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile – We Identify and submit to colleges that require the CSS Profile form so that you qualify for the college’s merit aid and your application is complete.
Complete Any Institutional Forms – We identify and submit to colleges that require additional forms and ensure they are submitted timely so that your application is complete.
Confirm Accuracy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) and Make Adjustments – We will ensure your form will be processed without any errors so that your financial aid award is not delayed.
Analysis of Financial Aid Awards – We analyze your financial aid awards to determine whether you have been awarded all the aid you deserve or if an appeal is in order.
College Admissions Counseling
The college admissions process can be a daunting task with all of its deadlines and required documents. Therefore, we have designed a program using state-of-the-art computer software to streamline the process and take your student through a more strategic approach to college admissions. We provide your student with insights and guidance to help craft a powerful application. Our personal plan of action includes:
Career assessment and college search review
Preparation and review of college applications
Admission assessment with essay analysis
Essay editing and review
Personalized admission schedule and timeline
Brag Sheet/Resume Creation
Mock Interview Coaching
Extracurricular Activity Consulting
Application due date reminders
Ongoing support throughout entire admissions process