UNIVERSITY
ADVISORY
SERVICES
services
College advising
customized according to your needs
USA, Spain, UK, The Netherlands, among others...
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Interview students and parents on goals for college.
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Review school records and advise on course selection.
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Discuss areas of strength, unique talents as well as areas that need strengthening.
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Help with resume development.
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Strategize on the timing of standardized tests, refer to private and group test prep tutors.
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Create a list of colleges to research, visit, and consider.
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Instruct in proper and effective interviewing techniques.
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Strategize on the type of application to submit (early plan, regular or rolling).
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Finalize list of colleges.
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Review college essays.
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Help with preparation of college applications, supplements, and supporting material.
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Help navigate the financial aid process.
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Ensure that student and parents communicate throughout the process and that student develops a strong working relationship with his or her high school counselor who will ultimately write the school recommendation for him or her.
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Work with the student until he or she has determined which school to attend ultimately.
Academic Advising
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Develop a high school academic and extracurricular plan.
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Advise on summer enrichment activities that help advance a student.
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Recommend resume building activities based on student's strengths and interests.
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Advise on and help plan for a gap year.
School advisory
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Inform teachers and counselors how to write effective letters of recommendation.
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Review of academic record
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Recommendations on extracurricular involvement and summer activities
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Testing recommendations
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Discussion about how to make high school a successful endeavor
customized according to your needs
Fees vary according to advising provided
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Available for hourly consultation services to provide information and advice about the college search and application process.