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100% of Next Step Students Have Been Accepted to the College of Their Choice

Recognizing that each student is a unique individual and working to provide them with reliable, accurate and the most up-to-date information.


​Preliminary Student Assessment
  • Extensive evaluation of student's academic portfolio and extracurricular activities
  • Student's college and career interest
  • Determination of student's strengths, personal needs and goals 

College and Career Planning:
  • Interest inventory and selective matching to fit the most appropriate colleges
  • Explore colleges and their programs offered
  • Essay editorial
  • Guidelines for college visits
  • Draft and finalize a list of colleges the student wants to apply for
  • Transcript credit check and refinement of course selection and extracurricular activities
  • Develop 6 month, 1 year, 3 year, and 5 year outline of goals and expected achievements
  • Maintain a library of resources for student and parents
  • Outline a set plan to meet the deadlines for academic, college and personal goals
  • Attend NACAC College Fair at the Prime Osborne Center in October
  • ACT/SAT tips and test prep
  • Detailed information on post-secondary readiness testing and test preparation
  • Interview tips and practice
  • Assist in a student's research and critical thinking skills as they are applied to the college admissions process
  • NCAA eligibility and application assistance 
  • Information on ASVAB and military academies


Scholarship/Financial Aid Counseling:
  • Information on avoiding scholarship scams
  • Research scholarships and assist with scholarship applications
  • Provide guidelines and assist with student's resume 
  • Provide guidelines and assist with student's personal statement or essay
  • Information on and assistance with FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE


High School Planning:
  • Research and information on high school academies and magnet programs
  • Assistance with high school academy decision-making and application
  • Create four year high school plan
  • Virtual college tours
  • Military academy exploration (if interested)
  • Career exploration and interest inventory
  • Dual Enrollment/AP/IB/AICE information

Personal Development:
  • Financial Literacy
  • Developing problem-solving and positive decision-making skills
  • Interviewing hacks and practice
  • Time management and organizational skills in the 21st century
  • Professionalism and what it really means
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