Advising Options
Junior Year Strategy Package
For early planners building strong foundations before your senior year.
What it includes:
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Getting to know you, setting goals and intake survey review
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Academic & course planning for 11th-12th grade
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Activities strategy and positioning
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Summer planning (programs, jobs, internships, enrichment)
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Early college list exploration
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Activities list evaluation
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Optional early essay brainstorming
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Quarterly check‑ins & parent communication
Comprehensive Senior Year Package
Comprehensive college selection and application guidance tailored to your academic profile and long-term goals, beginning the summer before your senior year.
What it includes:
A full‑support package for students who want guidance applying to colleges in their senior year. Sessions include
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Getting to know you, setting goals, intake survey review
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Academic advising, course scheduling and deadlines, and application strategy
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College list creation- survey and sorting activities
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Essay brainstorming sessions and guidance**
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Essay editing feedback and guidance**
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Essay polishing feedback and guidance**
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How to optimize your activities list
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Final activity and essay review
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Letters of Rec and filling out the Common App
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Final review of Common App
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Parent updates
Essay Writing Package
Expert guidance on crafting compelling narratives and personal statements that highlight your unique strengths and voice.
What it includes:
Focused support for students who want help crafting strong, authentic essays.
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Initial meet and survey, with general advising info and goal setting, and brainstorming
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Essay brainstorming and exercises
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Essay review and revising**
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Essay polish and final review**
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Guidance on the ethical use of A.I. in essay writing**
Hourly Individual Support
Hourly one-on-one consultations to address specific concerns and provide personalized feedback on your application materials.
**Authenticity and ethical composition are paramount in a good college essay. Essay writing and editing will be the sole responsibility of the student.
I will provide guidance and feedback; I may note what needs polishing or reworking, but I will not myself do the polishing or reworking. I guide only.
I will also guide students on the use (or in nearly every case the nonuse) of A.I. in their essay composition.
Payments
Credit/Debit
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Payment Policy
Payments are due before each advising session or when purchasing a packaged service.
Scheduling
A scheduling and payment link will be sent through Setmore through email.