Detailed Outline of Services
(Services may vary due to program registration and grant funding)
Consult with the student and parents to strategize admission process based upon student’s academic record, extracurricular interests, and possible career goals
Complete a thorough evaluation of student’s stats, including standardized test scores, academic transcript, and teacher commentary to determine admissibility
Administer diagnostic assessment tests of standardized tests to yield baseline scores and generate a full, diagnostic report
Provide a personalized profile and usage of Guided Path website
Evaluate personality assessment mosaics and career profile inventories to identify academic interests and prospective careers
Develop an individualized plan to enhance admissibility
Pinpoint the “reach,” “target,” and “likely” prospective college selections based upon admission criteria
Strategize summer plans for employment opportunities, internships, college visits, interviews, test prep, athletic camps and/or academic programs
Formulate travel itineraries for campus visits, information sessions, and tours
Discuss various application choices, such as early decision, early action, and regular decision
Provide a comprehensive consultation on all written application components, including critiques of student essays and résumés from a writing specialist (Note: All college application essays shall be solely the work of the student.)
Facilitate necessary correspondence between the student and admissions and athletic offices or respective department heads
Recommend materials and resources to student and parents to maximize opportunities for success
Provide essential information regarding merit, athletic, and need-based scholarships
Familiarize student and/or parents with financial aid programs
Conduct a mock evaluative or informational interview session, if applicable
Furnish student and parents with a calendar and timetable for all testing and admissions deadlines
Contact institutions on student’s behalf, upon request of student and parents
Strategize a thorough plan if student receives a deferral or waitlist status
Prepare for transition to college by providing information on student housing, initial course selection, registration, and Greek life at student’s selected college