Why Choose Us

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Streamline Your Journey with an Independent Educational Consultant for Expert Guidance.

Working with a college admissions consultant requires a significant time commitment. Students will meet with the consultant regularly, spend time researching colleges, writing essays, completing applications, and possibly preparing for interviews. It's important to start preparing early, ideally during junior year of high school, to increase chances of success. However, our services are available to students of all grade levels.

Junior to Senior Year Example: College Application Timeline

Junior Year (October - December):

Initial Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of student's academic background, extracurricular activities, and interests.
Goal Setting: Collaboratively set academic and personal goals for the college preparation process.
College List Building: Collaboratively develop a list of potential colleges based on student's preferences and aspirations.
Extracurricular Guidance: Provide recommendations for meaningful extracurricular involvement.

Junior Year (January - March):

Standardized Testing: Devise a personalized test taking strategy for SAT/ACT, including study schedules and registration guidance.
Course Planning: Advise on senior year course selection to align with college aspirations.
Extracurricular Guidance: Review extracurricular involvement and assess how to enhance or improve if needed.
College Visits Planning: Assist in planning college visits to campuses of interest, including logistics and scheduling.

Junior Year (April - July):

Summer Enrichment: Suggest summer activities, internships, or programs to enhance student's profile.
Letters of Recommendation: Guide on approaching potential recommenders and provide necessary information.
Resume Building: Assist in creating a well-rounded resume highlighting achievements and experiences.
Essay Brainstorming: Initiate brainstorming sessions for college application essays.
Essay Drafting: Draft essays based on known essay prompts.

Senior Year (August - September):

Essay Crafting: Assist in drafting and refining college application essays.
Application Strategy: Develop a comprehensive plan for application submission, including Early Action/Decision options.
Interview Preparation: Conduct mock interviews and offer strategies for successful college interviews.
Application Refinement: Polish and finalize college applications, ensuring all components are complete.
Application Submissions: Submit applications to preferred colleges by Labor Day
Submit Supporting Application Documents: Submit any supporting documents needed for applications.

Senior Year (October - December):

Additional Application Submissions: Submit applications to any additional colleges by deadlines.
Submission: Support final submission of applications by deadlines.
Financial Aid Guidance: Offer insights on financial aid options, scholarships, and FAFSA/CSS Profile completion.

Senior Year (January - August):

Response Management: Aid in managing acceptances, waitlists, and rejections.
Finalize Decision: Assist in making an informed college choice and submitting necessary deposits.
Transition Support: Provide guidance on housing, orientation, and other precollege preparations.
Post-Acceptance Guidance: Offer insights on college transition, roommate communication, and academic planning.
Summer Preparation: Advise on summer tasks such as reading lists, course placements, and other prep materials.
Ongoing Support: Be available for any last-minute queries or concerns as the student transitions to college life.

PREPPING FOR COLLEGE TAKES TIME

charting your course with southeast texas college counseling

Streamline Your Journey with an Independent Educational Consultant for Expert Guidance.

Junior to Senior Year Example: College Application Timeline

Junior Year (October - December):

Junior Year (January - March):

Junior Year (April - July):

Senior Year (August - September):

Senior Year (October - December):

Senior Year (January - August):

Memberships

We take pride in our memberships!

PREPPING FOR COLLEGE TAKES TIME

charting your course with southeast texas college counseling

Streamline Your Journey with an Independent Educational Consultant for Expert Guidance.

Junior to Senior Year Example: College Application Timeline

Junior Year (October - December):

Junior Year (January - March):

Junior Year (April - July):

Senior Year (August - September):

Senior Year (October - December):

Senior Year (January - August):

Memberships

We take pride in our memberships!

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