College Counseling Program Services

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Professional guidance and support throughout the college admissions process, including:

 

Academic & Testing - Planning & Preparation

• Evaluate academic profile (including GPA and class rank) and suggest courses that support the student’s college goals.

• Recommend appropriate SAT/ACT tests, dates, strategies and test preparation.

• Counsel the student on the importance of building relationships with high school teachers and guidance counselors.

• Advise the student on the importance of teacher evaluations in college admissions and which teachers to approach.

• Discuss potential academic majors in college.

 

Extracurricular Activities Planning

• Work with the student to build their college résumé, including extracurricular activities, internships, employment, community service, hobbies, and honors/awards.

• Map out student community service plan, explaining the level of involvement that colleges are hoping to see.

• Help student plan their summer activities, including employment, summer camps, workshops, and volunteering.

• Advise student and parent(s) on athletic recruiting, if applicable, assisting them with their athletic résumé and video, as well as appropriate communication with college coaches.

• Advise the student who would like to pursue a college degree in performing or fine arts, including building a portfolio.

 

Financial Aid Planning

• Advise family on scholarships and financial aid process.

• Develop a scholarship search game plan.

• Compose a list of scholarships tailored to the individual student.

• Assist family in completing the financial aid forms.

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College Search & Selection

• Clarify educational goals, learning style, career interests, and personal preferences.

• Develop preliminary list of colleges tailored to the student’s needs and the family’s financial situation.

• Meet with the student throughout the college list-building and help the student finalize the college list.

• Guide families in planning productive college visits.

 

College Applications

• Develop a college application plan including college deadlines and application requirements and oversee student progress.

• Assist the student in brainstorming essay ideas, outline, and provide feedback on multiple drafts of college essays including all supplemental essays.

• Prepare student for successful alumni interviews.

• Review completed applications.

 

Final Steps

• Review college admission offers and financial aid packages and help with final college choice.

• Prepare the student for the transition from high school to college.

• Student will be aware of resources on college campuses.

 

 One-On-One Mentoring / 4-year Assistance in College

• Joseph will provide individual mentoring to student as needed.

• Develop a 4-year college graduation plan.

• Assist student with any questions throughout their 4 years of college.

• Student will be aware of resources on college campuses.

• Student will be confident in their transition from high school to college.

 

Career Counseling

• Career Exploration, College Majors, Resume Building.

• Career Assessments

• Assist student in preparing a job resume.

• Provide resources on college majors and careers.

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