Each student’s story, circumstances, needs, and goals are unique—and so are our solutions. Though we follow this framework in order to identify and meet expectations, we reserve the privilege to adjust the timing and sequence as we best see fit in order to fully meet each family needs. Take a look at the objectives we help you tackle each month by coming alongside you. Regardless of what time of year we connect, we’ll jump in so you get full advantage of the College Planning: Senior Success features.
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
Initial Consultation
Beginning the School Selection Process
Discovering Your Student’s Exceptional Education Experience
Family Value Scan
Student Strengths Inventory
Self-Awareness, Passions, and Learning Preferences Intake
Public or Private: Creating the College List
Maintaining ACT/SAT Tutoring Strategy
Securing Letters of Recommendation
Begin Working on Application Essays
Creating Admissions Timelines for Each School’s Application
Identifying Your Non-Negotiables
Mining for Meaning
Identifying 6-10 “Good Fit” Schools Within Predetermined Area/Scope
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Building an Application Profile (Common Application, Universal College Application, and/or Coalition Application)
Scheduling School Tours and Strategic Debrief Sessions After Each
Determining Application Requirements and Deadlines for Each College, Including Financial Aid Information
Streamlining the list to 3-5 “Great Fit” Schools Within Predetermined Area
Strategizing Early Action/ Early Decision/Regular Decision Admissions Strategy
Continuing ACT/SAT Strategy: Explanation, Purpose, Scheduling, Eligibility, Score Analysis
Send ACT/SAT Score Reports to Colleges
Begin Looking into Private Scholarships
Meet with High School to Secure Current Transcript
Deciding How Many Applications to Submit
Keeping Track of Your Calendar: Common Application Deadlines and Checkpoints
Submit Application
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Submit Any Remaining College Applications
Prepare for Optional Alumni Interviews, If Applicable
Submit Midyear Reports to Colleges
MARCH
• Communicate with schools
• Advocate for your family
• Keep you calm and informed during the waiting period
• Support during Decision Day
APRIL
Cross-referencing decision status with right-fit status for your student
Assistance in making the final decision
Assistance with waitlist or appeals process and tools to communicate with school
MAY
Offer emotional support
Regular check-ins to answer outstanding questions
Connect with current alumni and incoming families at your new school home
JUNE/JULY
Coffee Chats: Assistance with Freshman Orientation, back to school preparation, connecting with potential roommates and strategizing Freshman Class Schedule
Develop a personalized study plan for your student to begin the first semester strong
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR:
THE FOLLOWING DECEMBER:
• Consultation to debrief about Fall Semester
• Offer support and referrals, if needed.
THE FOLLOWING MAY:
• Reflect on Spring Semester and school year as a whole.