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College Applications

The college application process can be a journey of self-discovery and should be led by the student. I provide as little or as much assistance as is appropriate.

Services I can provide:

  • An overview of the college application process

  • Organizational assistance and/or creation of a personalized timeline for applications

  • Discussion of early action, early decision, and regular decision strategies

  • Guidance in creating a list of colleges for your College Search

  • Course selection and curriculum planning

  • Strategies for required and optional tests (including timing and test selection)

  • Guidance in completion of the Common App, Coalition App, and individual college applications

  • Brainstorming guidance for college essay topics

  • Writing support through reading essays & providing feedback

  • Advice on the selection of recommendation writers

  • Assistance in assembling personal activities lists to highlight skills and talents

  • Guidance for completion of the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms

After acceptances are available:

  • Assistance in evaluating costs and offers of aid

  • Guidance with respect to deferral, waitlists, additional information requests, and appeals

  • Assistance with making a final college decision based on admissions, aid packages, and student preference

  • Guidance for the transition to college

Please note: students are responsible for creating and submitting their own applications, writing their own essays, meeting deadlines, and deciding on schools. I am here to help, not to take over the process.