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COMPLETE COLLEGE PROGRAM

CONSISTENT APPROACH FOR 11TH & 12TH GRADE DEPENDING ON NEEDS

***** EXAMPLE *****

11th GRADE: (all services provided One-On-One)

• Guide in the selection of classes.  

• Provide on-going support i.e., motivation, evaluation of progress in classes, activities and personal issues.

• Help arrange tutorial support, if needed. 

• Review 11th grade PSAT scores delivered in early December and devise an action plan to work on the student’s strengths and weaknesses in order to improve performance on the SAT’ or ACT or neither in the spring of the junior year. 

• Introduce and provide access for students and parents to THE PATHS4LIFE  library found on line that includes the comprehensive information regarding each major and career path by degree plan, individual branding material, career assessments etc…

• Assist in setting up college campus visits throughout the year. 

• Guide in the selection of summer activities i.e., summer school, camps, workshops etc. 

• Help acquire scholarship applications that fit the student’s profile as an 11th grader. 

• Preview successful college essays, short answer questions, résumés and applications. 

• Devise a list of 10-30 colleges based on the student and parents wants and desires that are categorized as Safety 90%, Reach 70%, Stretch 50% chance of being admitted.

• At the end of the 11th grade year provide the starting elements for the Personal Statement to be drafted over the summer between 11th-12th grades.

• Be available via phone, text, Zoom, FaceTime throughout the year to discuss with parents and students any issues or concerns that relate to getting into the college of the students choice.

12th GRADE: (all services provided One-On-One) 

• Introduce and provide access for student and parents to THE PATHS4LIFE  library found on line that includes the comprehensive information regarding each major and career path by degree plan, individual branding material, career assessments etc…

• Finalize the list of 10-20 colleges to apply too utilizing Google Docs as the database for application progress, login usernames and password etc…

• Categorize the student’s college selections between Safety 90%, Reach 70%, and Stretch 50%.

• Guidance on applying Early Decision/Early Action, Rolling Admissions and Regular Admission.

• Help create a list of each colleges Supplemental Essays and Questions.

• Consistent access via email for questions or edits of essays and short answer questions posted on the Common Application website or individual college’s site.

• Begin preparation to complete College Recommendation/Secondary Reports for each college that requires each.

• Help engaging the school counselor and teachers to complete the Secondary School Report and Teacher Recommendations utilizing the Common Application website or the individual schools site. 

• Stay in constant communication to help the student and parent through the timelines of each application.

• Provide on-going support completing applications, essays, short answer questions, motivation, and evaluation of progress in classes and applications, and personal issues. 

• Help arrange tutorial support, if needed. 

• Preview and edit if needed college essays, short answer questions and supplements for each application.

• Guide in creating the list of 8-18 colleges the student will apply to. 

• Assist throughout the application process to make sure the final product puts the student in the best light in order to achieve acceptance into his or her colleges of choice. 

• Assist in setting up college campus visits in the fall, if needed. 

• Guide in acquiring scholarship applications that fit the student’s profile as a 12th grader. 

• Assist in filling out financial aid paperwork. 

• Assist in discussions with admissions officers on the status of applications and providing help through relationships at schools throughout the US. 

• Provide guidance and assistance once acceptance letters arrive to determine what college the student wants to attend. 

• Help set up campus visits for the student, once accepted. 

• Help prepare the student for college i.e., potential class schedule, what to bring from home and what to buy on campus, etc. 

• Be available via phone throughout the year to discuss with parents and students any issues or concerns related to getting into the college of the student’s choice. 

• Provide additional help and guidance throughout college to address any questions the student and parents may have about the student’s needs, desires or circumstances.

SPECIAL TALENT PROGRAM: This service prepares the “special talent” student seeking specialized programs or awards, such as athletes and fine and performing artists. This program includes the Complete College Program plus:

• Assist in having a professional evaluation of the student’s skill level based on the competition in the sport or genre.

• Assistance in contacting and generating interest from the decision makers at colleges and universities that fit the student’s needs i.e., coaches, department chairs and talent scouts. 

• In-depth analysis of how to use the special talent to gain access to the college of one’s choice and any scholarships or grants available. 

• Assist in assembling portfolios and athletic résumés. 

BY THE HOUR PROGRAM

Our steps to success include:

Comprehensive evaluation of student’s objective

• Evaluate student’s transcript. 

• Review student’s course work. 

• Distribute “Success Profile” to both the student & parents. 

• Discuss the student and family’s goals for college and beyond. 

• Discuss student’s strengths & weaknesses in their academic and extracurricular activities. Analyze all of the results communicated by the student and family. 

• Develop and implement a “game plan” with objectives and goals, and an understanding of how the results, if achieved, impact the following year’s goals and expectations.

YOU DECIDE WHAT ELSE YOU NEED HELP WITH?

• Selecting the “right fit” schools – 90% Safeties, 60-70% Reach, 20 -30% Stretch Schools

  1. Social, Cultural, Academic & Career Assessment Survey with Follow up counseling session to review results.

  2. Assist with developing a Brand for Applications.

  3. Assist with developing and completing Personal Statement.

  4. Assist with developing and completing all the Supplemental Essays.

  5. Help with preparing for Standardized Tests – SAT & ACT.

  6. Assist in filling Financial Aid paperwork & Scholarships.

  7. Assist in selecting high courses to meet goals and aspirations.

  8. Assist once accepted to select the “right fit” school and setting up campus visits.

  9. Assist in getting off the “Waitlist”.

  10. Assist in having a professional evaluation of the student’s skill level based on the competition in the sport or genre.

  11. Assistance in contacting and generating interest from the decision makers at colleges and universities that fit the student’s needs i.e., coaches, department chairs and talent scouts. 

  12. In-depth analysis of how to use the special talent to gain access to the college of one’s choice and any scholarships or grants available. 

  13. Assist in assembling portfolios and athletic résumés. 

  ***** AND MUCH MORE HELP DEPENDING ON NEEDS *****