Comprehensive Plans
Our most popular option, comprehensive plans will set you on a path from the beginning that will result in less confusion, stress, and second-guessing at later stages of the admission process. While each path is unique and personalized to you, we guide you through four general phases of your college search and admissions process. Plans begin in the sophomore or junior year and conclude in summer after senior year.
Explore
Identify your unique strengths, values, priorities and goals.
Explore major and career options with a career counselor.
Develop your plan for the ACT/SAT, high school courses and extracurricular activities.
Learn how to evaluate colleges based on what you want out of college and assistance developing lop your balanced, Best-Fit College List that is uniquely suited to you.
Create
Build cohesive college applications to highlight your achievements in your authentic voice.
Brainstorm, edit and polish a personal statement and all college-specific essays.
Develop thoughtful activities list, scholarship applications, honors and special program applications, and additional materials as needed.
Strategize
Choose application deadlines that will help you maximize chances of admission and minimize workload.
Prepare for interviews and engage with colleges at steps when it matters most.
Plan effective college visits.
Decide
Maximize affordability and negotiate Financial Aid when applicable.
Navigate admission decisions that leave you in a gray area (e.g. waitlist, deferral).
Weigh final options, make a decision, and plan for a successful summer transition.