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Individualized Pre-Collegiate Planning

Whether you're just starting out in high school, or ready to apply - let's find less stress and more joy while designing authentic experiences for their college journey.

Middle School

Meet min. of twice a year

Transcript Review and Course Selection Planning (to include dual enrollment, AICE, AP, or vocational courses)
Interests & Activities Exploration
Mentor Relationship Development
Community Service & Leadership Development Opportunities.

Freshman, Sophomores &
Early Juniors

Meet min. of three times
per year

Everything in Middle School/Freshman Package AND:

GPA Improvement Strategies (if needed)
Student Aptitude & Interests, with Career Exploration Evaluation
Extracurricular Activities Plan
Passion Project Brainstorming
College Visit and Virtual Tour Recommendations
ACT/SAT “best test” Preference Evaluation
PSAT/SAT/ACT Test Prep Suggestions/Options
Evaluate Internships & Employment Opportunities

It's Time!

Mid-Year Juniors & Above

Comprehensive packages are designed to help students through the entire process of college selection and application, with a focus on best positioning the student for college admissions from "Start to Signing".

Michelle works one-on-one with approximately 20 students per year for individualized college counseling.

Each student receives a highly-personalized approach to match their interests, goals, and talents. Michelle ensures that students not only get through the college application process, but experience less stress (more joy), and authentic applications that earn admissions.

(See package options below)

Comprehensive Package Options

Elite Package

Best fit for highly-accomplished students, those applying to up to 16 colleges, highly-selective institutions, or any student requiring additional support.

Includes up to 40 hours of direct support.

Mid-year Juniors & Above

All Comprehensive Packages Include:

Final Course Curriculum Plan
Student Aptitude and Interest Inventory with Major/Career Fit Recommendations
College Readiness Evaluation, Campus Culture Survey, and Personality Inventory
My “Best Fit” Priorities Matrix
SAT/ACT Test Prep Strategy Plan
Financial Literacy for College: A Financial Aid, Grants, Scholarships, and Merit Curriculum
Strategically Targeted, Custom College List
Guidance on Leveraging Targeted Community Service, Work, Leadership, or Passion Projects
Student’s Personal “Brand” Narrative to include
- Academic Interests & Strategic Recommendations
- Activities & Honors Lists
- Professional Student Resume
Personal Statement Brainstorming & Editing
Benchmarking the College List
Guidance on Consolidating the Supplemental Essays, with Brainstorming and Editing assistance on up to four (4) Supplemental Essays (Standard) or eight (8) Essays (Elite)
Offer Review, Deferral & Waitlist Guidance
Assistance with Financial Appeals (if needed)

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Standard Package

Best for self-directed and motivated students applying to up to 10 colleges. These students average one (1) in-person or Zoom meeting per month.

Includes up to 30 hours of direct support.

A la carte options (hourly package)

Blocks of time are available for purchase on a space-available basis for students wishing to work on specific elements of their application. Contact Michelle for more information on this or any of the services.