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Below is a detailed list of what our students focus on with their Consultant each grade year.
8/9/10th grade
Understanding College Admissions Factors
Optimizing Course Selection
Pursuing Extra-Curricular Activities
Developing Summer Plans
Understanding Testing Strategies
Planning Early College Visits
Understanding College Selection Timing
Discussing Family Roles & Responsibilities
Identifying Strengths
11th grade
Understanding College Admissions Factors
Optimizing Course Selection
Enhancing Extra-Curricular Activities
Developing Summer Plans
Implementing the Testing Plan
Planning Effective Visits
Understanding College Selection Timing
Discussing Family Roles & Responsibilities
Identifying Strengths, College Major & Career Options – using YouScience, a leading aptitude, interest and career planning tool
Defining Criteria for the College List – including admissibility, affordability, academic, activity and social fit factors
Researching Colleges & Refining College Criteria
Asking the Right Teachers for Recommendations – the Smart Way
12th grade (including summer between 11-12th grades)
Finalizing a Balanced and Strategic College List
Understanding Admissions Decision Making
Developing an Application Strategy
Brainstorming Stories to Demonstrate Strengths
Attending the Smart Application Workshop
Writing and Revising Essays
Creating an Effective Admissions Resume
Completing Applications
Preparing for Admissions Interviews
Completing Scholarship & Honors College Applications
Evaluating Acceptances & Financial Offers
Visiting Colleges as an Admitted Student
Making a Smart College Selection
Launching Well