Getting to Know You
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Self Discovery insights as to who you are and who you want to become
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Review high school profile, projected courses, activities, honors, and talents
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Suggestions for high school course selection, leadership opportunities, extracurricular activities, and summer enrichment programs
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Recommend ways to capitalize on your knowledge and experiences
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Strategies for staying organized throughout the college search and application process
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Access to online personal student portal – College Planner Pro
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Guidance on key factors to look for in a college
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Develop priorities for college selection and identify best fit colleges
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Training on how to use college search tools and effectively research college options
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Guidance in developing a balanced list of potential colleges to apply
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Map out a timeline for completion of all applications and supporting materials
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Assistance with creating student resume and a Zeemee.com page to highlight achievements and bring them to life.
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Guidance on entrance test preparation and exam schedule
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Recommendations on which admission types to consider
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Consider which teachers would provide the strongest recommendations
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Suggestions on providing information that will prepare the guidance counselor and teacher(s) to write strong letters of recommendation
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Manage the entire process to ensure all applications are completed well before the deadlines
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Review of completed applications prior to submission
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Tips on obtaining financial aid and Scholarships
Learning Differences
Transfer Student Guidance
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Ensure documentation regarding learning differences is up-to-date
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Assist in attaining accommodations for SAT and ACT testing
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Discuss the pros and cons of disclosing learning differences on the application
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Identify schools and services that will best suit your needs and aspirations
Students working hard at a summer Essay Bootcamp Session
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Provide answers to ALL questions and concerns throughout the process
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Communicate regularly by email, texting, and/or phone regarding meeting outcomes and action items
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Assistance with reviewing financial aid package and awards
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Guidance on evaluating the “pros and “cons” of accepted colleges
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Support with making the final decision
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Advice on how to successfully launch your college career
Comprehensive Services
Building The College List
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Suggestions on how to glean the most from fairs, visits, tours, and interviews
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Lists of suggested questions to ask admission officers and tour guides
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Guidance on interviewing techniques and mock interviews
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Suggestions on how to demonstrate interest to colleges
College Fairs / Visits / Tours / Interviews / Showing Demonstrated Interest
The Application Process
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Brainstorm possible essay topics and develop ideas
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Suggest ideas for format, structure, and content
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Assist with writing compelling essays that tell your unique story in your own voice
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Continuous feedback on subsequent revisions
Essays and Personal Statements
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Assistance in completing all parts of the Transfer Application
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Application completion
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Brainstorming essay(s)
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Forwarding all transcripts
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Submitting letter(s) of recommendation
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Guidance in selecting course work that demonstrates sufficient mastery of lower division work to make the leap to upper division work at a 4-year institution
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Review articulation agreements between 4-year universities and the community college and how credits will transfer.
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Help students determine comparability of courses among institutions
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Provide necessary resources to better understand the transfer process
On-going Communication and Support
The Comprehensive Package
Services Provided in the Comprehensive Package:
I. Planning and Preparation
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Review of transcript
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Advice on high school course selection
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Recommendations on extracurricular involvement and summer opportunities
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Testing and test prep recommendations
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Administration of personality/multiple intelligence/learning styles assessments to determine good-fit majors
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Discussion of how to make the most of the high school experience
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Initial discussion of factors affecting college choice (with student and parent(s).
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Access to the exclusive online personal student portal, College Planner Pro, a key organizational tool
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Access to exclusive BEC files with comprehensive information on major exploration, email correspondence w/admission reps, activity resume development, campus tours, interviews, comparison of ACT vs. SAT, and demonstrated interest, and financial aid and scholarship information
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A detailed overview of the college admission process, including timeline and deadlines
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In-depth test recommendations on ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests (choice and timing of tests, test prep options, and timing) – development of an individualized timeline
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A follow-up summary is emailed to student and parent(s) following every meeting
II. Major Exploration and College Search
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Assessments via CPP to identify good-fit majors, career interests, and Administration of Personality, Multiple Intelligence Learning Styles colleges and
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Administration of Corsava’s REALLY WANTS IN A COLLEGE assessment to build a college list
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Administration of YOU SCIENCE aptitude survey to identify natural aptitudes, good fit majors, career interests and colleges
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Develop a preliminary list of colleges tailored to the student’s needs and the family’s financial situation. The list is updated as the student evaluates each school
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Provide college researching tools and strategies
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Advice on making successful college visits
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Prepare students for successful interviews
III. College Applications
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Preparation of well-rounded list of colleges (safety, target, reach) uniquely suited to the student (typically 6-12)
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Develop college application plan and oversee student progress
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Meet with student and family to discuss college list in summer before senior year
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Assistance with Common Application as well as all non-Common Applications
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Assistance with formatting and developing Activities Resume
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Assist the student in brainstorming essay ideas and provide feedback on multiple drafts
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Assistance with scholarship identification and recommendations
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Overview of merit aid, FAFSA, CSS Profile, need-based aid and analysis of Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
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Review and analysis of college aid packages, help with making a final choice when decision letters are received
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Unlimited e-mails and phone support through the first semester of college
Essay Review and Support
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The student is invited to attend a half-day BEC Essay "Bootcamp" at the beginning of summer and will receive tools and strategies to write a compelling, memorable personal statement. The student will leave the session with a topic and outline.
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The student is invited to attend Common App, UC, Coalition, and CSU workshops to complete college applications.
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The student has access to "Prompt," an essay organizer that provides each college's essay prompts. Prompt is an efficient, user-friendly vehicle to share essays.
Additional Services
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Hourly assistance ($175 per hour) for review of Portfolio Materials required for Film, Animation, Digital Media, Creative Producing, Dance, Architecture, and other majors requiring a portfolio
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