Our signature 2-hour presentation offers an insider’s look at winning admissions strategies, and has been designed for high school freshmen through seniors, and their parents.  It is never too early to begin thinking about college!

We introduce the different parts of the college application, the criteria by which admissions officers assess applicants, and work backwards to help students design a high school curriculum, both in terms of class selection as well as extracurricular and summer activities, that helps maximize their chance of admissions at the colleges of their choice. We pay special attention to helping students discover and nurture their individual talents and passions, and think ahead about how they will eventually demonstrate their commitment and authenticity in their applications.

The topics that we will cover include:

• The Admissions Office – an insider’s perspective
  – Process and procedures
  – Building a class profile
  – Rankings and statistics
• Admissions criteria
  – GPA
  – Standardized tests
  – Extracurriculars (after school and summer)
  – Talents / special cases
• School selection
  – Campus visits
• Creating your “story”
• Application overview and strategies
  – Activity List
  – Intended major
  – Essays and personal statement
  – Letters of recommendation
  * Teachers
  * Counselor
  – Interviews
• Application timing
  – Early action, early decision (I and II), regular decision
  – Deferrals and waitlists

During this 6-day intensive workshop, our experts will take you from start to finish on your college application (from activity lists to application essays to letters of recommendation), while maximizing your strengths and avoiding application missteps. Students who attend this program can expect to leave with a complete application and admissions strategy.

For those that want to go the extra step in their college preparation and application process, we offer 1-on-1 admissions consulting services.  During your personalized sessions, we will guide you through each step of the application process and provide real-time feedback on all aspects of your college admissions process.  This à-la-carte service is focused entirely on the student and family’s particular needs and concerns.

Please contact us directly at [email protected] for pricing and package options.