HOW COLLEGE CONSULTANTS HELP
Readiness Assessment
Readiness Assessment
Readiness Assessment
- Review your child’s achievements and college goals.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Canadian vs. US/UK university systems and programs.
- Conduct personality, aptitude and career assessments
- Suggest future action items and ways to improve competitiveness and readiness, including the conception and execution of a personal theme or story.
Course Selection
Readiness Assessment
Readiness Assessment
- Assist students and families through all stages of the college application journey in the context of students’ strengths, challenges, and evolving goals.
- Advise on university prerequisites but also on whether to take AP, IB or Honors classes, on-line learning, summer school and enrichment or catch-up options.
- Differentiate between US and Canadian college requirements.
Extracurriculars
Readiness Assessment
Balanced List Creation
- Explain the trade-offs between breadth vs. depth, well-rounded vs. angular as it relates to college admissions.
- Establish a plan that enriches your child’s extracurricular activities and expands his or her perspective. These choices equip your child with the confidence and learning to write about dedicated activities with passion and poignance.
Balanced List Creation
University Due Diligence
Balanced List Creation
- Help create a smart, balanced and strategic college list which may be Canadian- or US-focused, or a combination of the two.
- Facilitate criteria development and a plan of research, self-reflection and list refinement
- Identify unique programs of interest or any special admission opportunities.
- Consult students through the multitude of application choices (e.g Early Action vs. Regular Decision).
University Due Diligence
University Due Diligence
University Due Diligence
- Expose limitations of college rankings, showcase online research tools, suggest virtual and in-person research/tours.
- Explain concept of ‘demonstrated interest’ and how to respond.
- Provide suggestions on how to learn about and connecting with specific universities, departments/faculty and admissions officers.
Application Preparation
University Due Diligence
University Due Diligence
- Help highlight achievements, values and unique qualities so our students get noticed by college admissions officers.
- Coach how to write resumes, how to describe extracurriculars and distinctions (e.g. artistic, athletic, academic), who, when and how to ask for references.
- Map out a timeline so our students stay ahead of requisite materials and university application due dates.
- Encourage an organized and systematic approach so college applications are refined and as competitive as possible
Essays Brainstorming, Templating and Revision
Essays Brainstorming, Templating and Revision
Essays Brainstorming, Templating and Revision
- Help your child discover and convey an authentic voice through brainstorming and essay revision.
- Provide templates to structure writing more effectively and efficiently.
- Assist in proofreading and provide feedback. We will NOT write essays for you.
Interviews
Essays Brainstorming, Templating and Revision
Essays Brainstorming, Templating and Revision
- Advise which universities interview, the importance and the methods (on-campus, off-campus, in-person, virtual, recorded or live).
- Provide sample questions, tips on what to wear and how to follow up, and conduct mock interviews for practice and direct feedback, ensuring our students prepared and polished.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Essays Brainstorming, Templating and Revision
Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Explain the concept of Expected Family Contribution and deadlines for important forms like the FAFSA and CSS Profile. You will learn how terms like ‘need blind’ and ‘need aware’ can impact the admission process.
- Highlight scholarship opportunities and assist with applications and interviews.