Families receive counseling tailored to their individual goals and needs. Below are a sampling of the services we provide and our programs.
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An initial evaluation of student needs and family goals to establish an individualized long-term plan.
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Career and personality assessments.
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Study skills and goal setting.
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A comprehensive evaluation of the student’s academic history and review of all course and testing records.
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Evaluation and guidance for student activities, interests, internships, and leadership experiences.
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Evaluation and identification of specific colleges that match student’s and family’s criteria.
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Support for planning college visits.
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A strategic admissions plan designed to give the student the best possible chance for admission to the right school.
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Access to extensive resources and online tools for researching colleges.
Freshman Program
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Discussion of the role of the freshman and sophomore years in the college admissions process
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Planning of all coursework and testing
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Preliminary college discussions based on student and parent feedback
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Discussion of college visits
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Discussion of summer activities
Sophomore Program
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Discussion of the role of the freshman and sophomore years in the college admissions process​​
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Update of activity, testing and academic standing
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Planning of junior coursework and testing
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Preliminary college discussions based on student and parent feedback
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Discussion of college visits
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Discussion of summer activities
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Discussion of strategy to improve chances of admission
Junior Program
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Discussion of the role of the junior year in the college admissions process
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Review of academic records, planning of all coursework and testing
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Preliminary college discussions based on student and parent feedback
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College research
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Initial college suggestions based on student and parent feedback
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Review of potential college matches
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Planning of college visits
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Search for summer internships and pre-college programs
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Edit internship and pre-college program essays and applications
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Compare summer activity options
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Discussion of strategy to improve chances of admission
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Planning senior coursework and testing
Senior Programs
UC Package​
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Complete application review
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Complete essay review
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Review of Cal State application if necessary
Complete Package
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Initial evaluation and goal-setting with student and parents
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Plan the role of the senior year in the college admissions process
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Review of academic records, planning of all coursework and testing
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Summer activity planning and help with program and internship applications
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Help plan college visits
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Organize college research, learn to communicate with colleges
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Initial college suggestions based on student and parent goals
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Review of potential college matches
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Finalize college list and prepare information for teacher and counselor recommendations
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Brainstorming of college essays
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Editing of all college essays by email and during appointments
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Admission Interview preparation
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Application editing, proofing and help with online submission
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Comparison of acceptances and financial offers
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Appeal, deferral, and waitlist support if necessary
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Assistance with final selection of which college to attend
Hourly Counseling
Any senior program services provided by request on an hourly basis