Counseling Services

College admissions counseling services are available beginning in eighth grade, and may include some or all of the following:

- Advice on summer experiences and high school course selection
- Evaluation of student record, including transcripts, test scores, and extracurricular activities
- Explanation of admissions process (including testing options and timelines, application deadlines, and application options such as Early Decision and Early Action)
- Creation of initial list of colleges to research and visit
- Guidance on touring campuses
- Development of balanced final list of 10-12 best-fit colleges, including ‘reaches,’ ‘targets’ and ‘likelies’
- Assistance with resume development, activities lists, recommendation letters, and interview preparation
- Comprehensive college essay coaching, including guided brainstorming, feedback, revision support, and proofreading
- Guidance for students interested in attending university in the U.K.
- Decoding of financial and merit aid offers and guidance for effective negotiation
- Assistance with letters of continued interest (LOCI)
- Support in making a final decision, whether student is matriculating or taking a gap year
- Assistance with transition to college life