Initial Evaluation
An initial interview is conducted with the student and parents to establish goals for the college planning process. An application timetable is developed and a beginning list of schools is discussed.
Counseling Sessions
Meetings for freshmen through juniors occur once or twice each year to discuss high school curriculum/ course selection and interests and activities in which the students are involved. Meetings with seniors begin at the end of the junior year and occur on biweekly basis to refine the college list and oversee the admissions process including evaluation of student's record and course selection.
College Applications
Assistance in completing applications and review of all applications prior to submission to the colleges is given.
Campus Visits
Campus visits, itineraries, evaluations and interviews are discussed.
Test Preparation
Suggestions and referrals to programs are given.
Financial Planning
Financial aid and scholarship issues are discussed and referrals to specialized consultants are given.
College Acceptance
Consultation with the student continues until applications are completed. We maintain regular ongoing communication with students, parents, and, sometimes, the appropriate campus admission offices throughout the process. Usually the applications are completed by December of senior year. The average time commitment, one-on-one with each student, is approximately 15 hours.
CAREER ASSESSMENT AND
PLANNING PROGRAM
Ability, interest, personality, skill, values and learning style assessment tests and inventories are administered. Verbal and printed interpretation information is provided and choices of college majors are discussed. Career testing is given in a group once a month on a Saturday for four hours (other arrangements can be made) and interpreted in a private two hour session with parents and student. Services are available for all ages.