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

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Tutoring and Test Prep

CollegeGroove is also pleased to offer test prep services to clients, as well as math tutoring up to the precalculus level. These services are designed to complement the broader CollegeGroove curriculum, providing high-level preparation aligned with each student’s goals.

Daniel

A fellow Duke University alum, Phi Beta Kappa member and National Merit Finalist, Daniel brings over 10 years of test prep and tutoring experience. In addition to math tutoring, he helps students prepare for the SAT and ACT exams.

Tutoring & Test Prep
Tutoring, Test Prep & Interview Prep

Sophia

A Georgetown University alumna who has worked with students for over 3 years, Sophia supports math tutoring, PSAT/SAT/ACT exam prep, and the following AP subjects: Statistics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. She also assists students with practicing for college interviews.