Scholars Package


Personalized Private Student Interview & Assessment 
  • What combination of sessions would best suit your Student’s individual needs (from the list below)
  • Written initial report provided to Parents along with a summary of the interview & specific recommendations
 
Parent/Student Interview w/ Private Counselor
  • Discuss NACAC member counselor recommendations
  • Overview of “What are we hoping to accomplish for your Student in the Private Student Counseling process”
 
Walkthrough of DISCOVER Program w/ Private Counselor
  • Develop Personality Profile Evaluation
  • Conduct advanced search of careers, majors & studies based on specific student interests
  • Begin researching colleges based on demographics & personalized areas of importance
  • Go over the results in detail with Private Counselor
  • Discuss successful ‘tried & true’ methods we’ve used to help Students pick the right school throughout the years
 
Private Resume Creation/Coaching Session
  • Picking the best format – what to include, developing a list of activities that ‘matter’, what needs to be emphasized, etc…
  • Building a resume & “Brag Sheet” of accomplishments
 
Private Admission Application Review
  • Review Common Application & each school’s individual applications for correct punctuation, spelling & formatting
  • Thorough search of any omissions, inconsistencies or problems that may hinder a Student’s chances of admission
 
Private Essay Coaching Session
  • Review essay(s) & help to develop Student’s ideas & content from the Student’s perspective
  • Coach & explore strategic ways to maximize experiences, internships & ideas that make the Student ‘stand out’ from the crowd
  • Thorough search of vocabulary & spelling corrections
  • Provide insider insight as to what the college admissions committee would be looking for
 
Follow-Up Private Essay Coaching Session
  • Follow-Up coaching to review Student changes from the previous session
 
Developing a College Search List + Private Mock Interview Session
  • Developing a proper college list & narrow it down to meet the most important criteria
  • Strategies on how to complete successful campus visits & interviews
  • Private coaching with Student intended to create confidence in executing a well thought-out & narrated perspective during a live interview situation.
 
Private SAT/ACT Walkthrough Session
  • Thorough explanation of the SAT/ACT tests & help in improving overall understanding of these tests & test taking in general
  • Review proven ‘best’ study methods
  • Review how to decipher whether or not you should take or retake the tests
  • Review how to sign up and send scores 
 
Motivational Session w/ Private Counselor
  • Designed to motivate that Student who needs an extra ‘push’
  • Discover a particular Student’s niche & getting them excited & motivated to move forward in the process
  • Review strategies on how to get great Letters of Recommendation from instructors, mentors, guidance counselors & employers
  • Consult on ways to guide the teacher in writing the ‘ideal’ recommendation for the Student – so that the letters match the student’s stated college goals & aspirations
 
Private Session on “Getting A ‘Leg’ Up on Applications”
  • Determining whether your Student should apply Early Action vs. Regular Decision & helping the Student to get everything together if they do decide to apply Early Action
  • Coaching the Student to ask the ‘right’ questions when visiting campuses
  • Determining how many colleges is the right ‘number’ for your Student
  • Running the Personalized Scholarship Report at the optimal time
  • Running the Chances of Admissions Report on the primary interest schools at the optimal time
 
Follow-Up Student /Parent Q&A Final Interview With Your Private Counselor
  • Further discussion about what else still needs to be developed
  • Final decisions discussed – how to weigh packages based on interests & needs
  • How to eliminate schools to find the ‘right one’
  • Review any follow-up questions you have about schools, admissions, applications, things you need to be doing now that you’re down to the wire, etc…
 
ADDITIONAL STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES
SAT Prep Course Entitled “The Little-Known Secrets of Acing the SAT!”
  • This “Cliffs Notes” Style SAT Prep Course Has Eliminated The Filler Of Most SAT Prep Courses & Just Focuses On The Most Essential Key Strategies Of How To Ace The SAT!
  • On Average, Students Who Have Participated In This Course Have Increased Their SAT Scores By 225 POINTS!
 
ACT Prep Course Entitled “Everything You Must Know To Master The ACT!”
  • This “Cliff Notes” ACT Prep Course Will Give You The Treasure Chest Of Tips & Strategies On How To Master The ACT!
  • On Average, Students Who Have Participated In This Course Have Increased Their ACT Scores By 4 POINTS!
 
Personalized College Scholarship Eligibility Report
  • Know EXACTLY Which Merit-Based College Scholarships Your Student Will Be Eligible For
  • This Report, Used In Conjunction With Our Proprietary SAT/ACT Courses, Can Be Worth Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars In Additional Merit-Based Aid.
 
In-Depth Personalized Analysis On Your Chances Of Enrollment At Up To 5 Colleges
  • Know In Advance Your Chances Of Admission At Over 150 Of The Nations’ Top Colleges (Including The Ivy League!) – With A 94% Accuracy Rate!!!
  • Developed By Ivy League-Educated Experts That Assess Hundreds Of Variables – From Extracurricular Activities To GPA – & Tells You Exactly How Likely You Are To Get Into Each College
  • Stop Sweating Bullets & Losing Sleep Wondering If You’ve Got A Shot At Admission!
  • Unlike Many Counselors Who Use Broad Labels Such As "Reach" Or "Safety" Schools, Our Report Quantifies Your Chances Of Getting In Using Percentages. We Combine Our Admissions Expertise With Advanced Statistical Analysis To Give You Your Probability Of Admission At The Colleges You Are Considering. Knowing Whether You Have An 83% Chance Of Getting Into A College Or A 35% Chance Enables You To Make The Best & Most Informed Application Decisions.
     
Unlimited Q&A Email Access To Our Highly-Acclaimed Expert SAT / ACT Team
  • You Have UNLIMITED Email Follow-Up With Our Exclusive SAT/ACT Experts Where You Can Ask ANY Follow-Up Questions In Regards To The SAT & ACT Courses
  • Have “On-Call” Experts On Your Side!
 
COLLEGE FUNDING STRATEGIES
  •  Calculate Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
  • Provide Planning Recommendations To Reduce EFC
  • Provide Financial Aid Award Estimates For An Unlimited Number of Schools, & Recommend Additional Schools To Be Considered
  • Provide Recommendations For The Best Way To Pay Your Share Of College Costs
  • Provide Cost-Efficient Borrowing Strategies To Help Keep Financial Goals In Line, Along With Cash Flow Strategies for College Years & Beyond
  • Provide Complete Financial Overview On College, Cash Flow, Retirement & Develop A Plan To Improve Each Area
  • Provide Strategies That Legally Protect Your Savings & Retirement Accounts From The Financial Aid Formulas
  • Provide Strategies On How To Possibly Use Your Home Equity So That It Helps, Rather Than Hurts, In The Financial Aid Formulas
 
FINANCIAL AID DATA GATHERING & PROCESSING
  • College Planning Checklist With All Timelines & Deadlines That Is Updated Electronically & E-Mailed Every Time Something Is Completed &/Or Missing
  • Free Bonus – Complete Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Register Your Student For The CSS PROFILE
  • Complete CSS PROFILE & Walk Families Through All Supporting Documentation
  • Complete Any Additional Forms Required By The Individual Schools
  • Confirm The Accuracy Of The Student Aid Report (SAR)
  • Make Any Necessary Adjustments To The SAR
  • Advise and Counsel on Stafford and PLUS Loan Applications
  • Provide Protection From Being Overlooked For Grants, Scholarships Or Loans Due To Mistakes In Your Financial Aid Forms
 
APPEALS
  • Spreadsheet Up To 3 Award Letters And Professionally Evaluate If Your Offer Was Fair
  • Provide Tested Appeal Letters If You Were Under-Awarded
 
VALUE ADDED SERVICES
  • Sponsor “Client-Only” Teleconferences During the Year For Parents & Students On Topics Ranging From Essay Writing To Admission Tips
  • Provide Easy-To-Use Parent & Student Manuals
  • Provide a Monthly E-Letter To Parents & Students To Keep Them Updated On Everything They Need To Be Aware Of Along The Way With A Weekly College Funding “Tip of the Week”
  • Automatic E-Mails Submitted Monthly To Both Parents & Students On What They Need To Be Doing That Month To Maximize Their College Admissions And Financial Aid Results
  • Personalized Financial Aid FAQ Page
  • Interactive Online Page For Each Parent / Student
  • Provide Parent / Student Feedback On Specific Colleges
  • Unlimited Support For Parents & Students
  • Bonus Item: Copy Of Our “Student Handbook For Success” & Copy Of Our “College Admissions Boot Camp Handbook”
  • A One-Stop Shop to Always Have Your Questions Answered With Personalized Contact
  • Provide “Peace of Mind”