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
