Why Don't We Offer A La Carte Services?

This is an important question and I understand why a parent might think that the key to simplifying the process is merely an essay or an application list. However, repetition and a long runway breed success. Experience tells us that successful college planning is more about students developing skill sets they will need after high school:

• Managing a calendar

• Scheduling and canceling appointments

• Using a learning management system

• Breaking a large long-term project into smaller tasks

• Considering educational interests and what is important in a school

• Developing skills to research schools and programs of study

• Using multiple data points for research

• Understanding financial parameters and strategic debt

• Identifying, procuring, and marketing talents

• Asking others for help

While we could perhaps be more profitable working on a single essay or developing an initial college list, there would inevitably be gaps in the process. We would not be true to our mission if we maintained a singular focus on, let's say essays. For example, if we noticed one or several of the following:

• Unbalanced application list

• Limited awareness of educational interests

• Unaware of showing demonstrated interest or scheduling interviews

• An incorrect assumption about the probability of merit scholarships or affordability

• Unclear on application deadlines or application types

• Poor execution of the activity list or recommendation letter types and requests

• A high school curriculum that does not meet minimum entry requirements for certain college programs

A full process and putting faith in your student are worth the investment. We are committed to their success before, during, and after the application process.