Rising Junior Counseling Package

Service Description

Comprehensive College Counseling Package for Rising Juniors: Junior year is a pivotal time in the college admissions journey and our Comprehensive College Counseling Package for Rising Juniors is designed to help your student make the most of it. With structured, personalized guidance and expert support, we help students (and parents) move from uncertainty to clarity and confidence. What’s Included: -Academic & Extracurricular Strategy: A thorough review of your student’s academic record and activities, and provide strategic recommendations for course selection, advanced coursework, and extracurricular growth to align with college goals. -College Planning Roadmap: This is the year to begin shaping the big picture. The goal is to help your student begin early college research, identify areas for leadership and impact, and establish a clear timeline for testing, visits, and key milestones. -Testing Strategy & Timeline: Assistance with determining the right testing path (SAT/ACT) and identifying when and how often to test. -Introductory College List Guidance: We begin to build an initial, exploratory college list based on interests, academic profile, and potential financial fit, giving families a strong head start heading into senior year. -Essay Preparation & Writing Foundations: Introduce students to effective storytelling and college essay expectations, including a brainstorming session and early practice prompts to build writing confidence and reduce senior year stress. -Family-Focused Financial Planning: We initiate essential financial conversations, including a full financial inventory, college cost projections, and merit/aid targeting strategies; so families are informed well before applications begin. -Project Management & Personalized Check-Ins: Regular student check-ins and planning sessions help ensure nothing is overlooked, from summer planning to leadership opportunities and application prep. This package equips rising juniors with the tools and knowledge they need to approach senior year with purpose and gives parents peace of mind knowing their student is on the right path with expert guidance every step of the way.