College Counseling (Grades 9–10 Entry)

Service Description

Comprehensive College Counseling Package for Rising Sophomores and Juniors This is my most in-depth offering, designed specifically for rising sophomores and juniors. I provide continuous, strategic guidance throughout high school, helping students stay on track, make thoughtful decisions, and take full advantage of opportunities beginning in 10th grade. I take a proactive and personalized approach, ensuring students stay on track and make the most of every opportunity from 10th grade onward. What’s Included: *Academic & Extracurricular Review: A detailed evaluation of academic records and extracurricular involvement to identify strengths, gaps, and areas for strategic growth. *Ongoing Student Check-ins: Regular check-ins to track progress, refine goals, and ensure academic, extracurricular, and leadership opportunities are not overlooked. *Course Selection Guidance: Strategic guidance on course selection aligned with student interests, academic goals, and school-specific offerings, including honors, AP, IB, and specialized programs. *College Strategy Development: Development of a personalized college strategy that integrates academic trajectory, admissions positioning, and early financial and merit-aid considerations. *College List Curation: Development of a balanced, well-reasoned college list grounded in academic fit, financial context, and student priorities. *Essay Support: Direct, one-on-one support on the Personal Statement—from brainstorming and outlining through drafting and revision—plus editing and feedback on up to five college-specific supplemental essays. *Common App & Resume Preparation: Hands-on guidance in shaping the Common App activity list and developing a clear, compelling student résumé. *Letters of Recommendation Strategy: Strategic guidance on selecting recommenders, timing requests, and managing follow-up to ensure strong, supportive letters. *Financial Aid & Scholarship Support: Support with FAFSA and CSS Profile completion, along with guidance on identifying scholarships aligned with student profiles and priorities. *Timeline & Project Management: Ongoing oversight of timelines, deadlines, and application components to reduce stress and keep the process organized and on track. With this package, I work closely with students and families throughout the high school journey—providing structure, clarity, and steady guidance at every step. This package typically spans three to four academic years, beginning in 9th or 10th grade.