Comprehensive College Counseling
Comprehensive College Counseling Services
I believe in working with students and their families to design college counseling services with structure, deadlines and goals that will help them successfully navigate the admissions process. I teach them how to put together the strongest applications possible to maximize their chances of being admitted to their top choice schools while paying close attention to academic, social and financial fit. Your student will not only receive personalized guidance, but will also benefit from my experience as a former admission counselor and academic advisor.…
Tour Smarter: How To Make College Visits Count
A practical guide to turning a campus visit into meaningful insight
By Lara Poulios
Develop A System For Sorting Out Observations
I’m an Independent College Advisor who loves my work guiding students through the process of evaluating their college options. I’m also the mom of two now-adults who went through this very same process. The first time I attended a college visit with my older son, I thought it would be easy to remember the school’s distinguishing features and sort out the pros and cons compared to other college campuses. …
How To Make Sure Your High School Transcript Works For You
Course Selection Tips for College-Bound Students
By Eric Dobler
Why High School Course Selection Matters for College Admissions
Over the next several weeks, I’ll be meeting with students to discuss high school course planning. While course selection may seem straightforward, especially with teacher recommendations and a school’s program of studies available for guidance, I find myself having a version of the same conversation.
It usually goes like this:
Student: I know I have to take English and math, but I’ve fulfilled my graduation requirements for everything else.…