Package will include a private counselor who will work one-on-one with the student beginning in the summer of their sophomore year.
Assessment - Starts with a full assessment of the student including the students grades, transcripts, course curriculum, extracurricular activities, community service, writing skills, achievements, standardized test scores and what the student is looking for in a college/university.
Curriculum Planning (10, 11th and 12th grade) The counselor will provide a complete overview of the course curriculum for the next three years of high school including AP courses and extracurricular activities the student should participate in. Counselors also recommend relevant college level courses students can take to further their chances for acceptance into the best colleges, as well as to familiarize themselves with college level work.
Extensive Time-line - An extensive and comprehensive plan is developed to gear the students high school career in the right direction and maintain its course. Important dates and events are marked on the time-line to ensure the student takes advantage of the head start towards top universities. Throughout the year the students progress is tracked and assessed to make sure all goals are achieved.
Exploring Careers Counselor helps student explore potential career paths and universities that offer programs catered to specific career interests. If desired, counselor helps student shadow a professional in a field of interest.
Resume - The counselor helps the student put together a formal resume highlighting activities, achievements and work experience. Together, the counselor and the student form a plan to further develop the resume throughout the year.
Extracurricular Activities The counselor provides specific advice on the types of activities to get involved with to make the student perfectly well-rounded. The significance of community service opportunities is stressed as the counselor helps the student understand its importance and obtain a unique community service position.
Time Management The counselor teaches the student essential time management and organization techniques. The ability to manage extracurricular activities, social life and school work is essential for the student to learn and master before leaving for college.
Best-Fit Analysis -Through careful analysis of student and college profiles, the counselor develops a list of best-fit school based on the individual students desires, needs and personality. The Counselor then works with the student to narrow down the top choices. Also, the counselor ensures that the students understands the specific admission requirements for each school, along with each schools unique culture.
Campus Visit The counselor takes the student to a nearby university familiarize the student with a college campus and promote excitement. The student will be given a checklist of things to look for and ask about in order to maximize the tour.
Letters of Recommendation: The counselor instructs students on how to develop close relationships with teachers, and plan ahead for the letters of recommendation. By starting early, the students will be able to obtain highly effective letters of recommendation from diverse sources.
Financial Planning Includes financial planning to help student/parent understand the cost of potential schools and financial aid options.
Scholarships advising Counselors recommend ways for the student to attain scholarships in the future.
Test Skill Toning- The counselor provides unique exercises to prepare the student for standardized tests. A PSAT is taken to familiarize the student with the test, and assess needs. General test taking skills are improved such as speed reading, reading comprehension, mental focus, logic, and vocabulary development.
Public Speaking - Basic public speaking skills are introduced. The counselor helps the student reach an impressive level of comfort with public speaking and prepares the student for professional interviews. There is also a focus on confidence building.
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