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Families can choose the level of college admission coaching services that best fit their needs, from a single session to ongoing advising, with personalized guidance.​
We serve students in Portland, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond.
The Personal Statement
This three-hour package includes essay brainstorming, topic discussion, drafting, and editing a final draft.
Comprehensive Coaching
The Comprehensive College Counseling Package is designed to guide students through the admissions process in a calm and organized manner. Students will learn to research, identify, and apply to schools that are a great fit. Parents have peace of mind and receive routine email updates, keeping them informed throughout the process. Both students and parents will feel confident about the application process.
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College-readiness planning
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We help students develop a plan for high school coursework, including forecasting for classes that will enhance their transcripts and align with their subject-area interests. Students will learn to form relationships with teachers that lead to strong letters of recommendation. We provide guidance on testing strategies and identifying ways to explore their academic interests during summer breaks. Students will also craft refined resumes and activity lists that highlight their accomplishments to enhance their applications. ​
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Exploring and Identifying
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By developing relationships and administering college-preference assessments, we help student identify their strengths and campus priorities. We discuss the right fit in terms of future careers, interests, and opportunities for exploration on college campuses.
List Building
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We teach our students to research and curate a balanced list of colleges that align with their academic profile, interests, aspirations, and financial needs. We coach students in conducting research by delving into the key details of their academic area of interest, as well as aspects of student activities and campus life. Students feel excited and empowered about their final list of great-fit schools.
Essay Development
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Our years of experience teaching the writing process ensure that students write in their own voices and craft meaningful essays that describe their unique stories. We provide extensive expert guidance through thoughtful brainstorming, individual writing support, and professional feedback. We ensure students present well-written, stand-out essays with all applications.
Summer Application Camp
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At Application Camp, students gain an early advantage by completing key application components in a focused, supportive environment. Students feel relieved to have accomplished much of their application process before their senior year begins.
Submissions
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We provide hands-on oversight throughout the application review and submission process, ensuring applications are complete and robust.
Financial Fit and Scholarships
We work with families to identify schools that align with their financial goals. Our knowledge of schools that offer Merit aid allows us to craft lists that align with students' preferences while keeping. We also provide up-to-date scholarship opportunities, guidance on how to make scholarship applications stand out, and essay preparation.
The Comprehensive Package covers all aspects of the college admissions process, where students feel supported, and parents feel reassured.
Hourly Services
Whether your student needs help building and researching a college list, brainstorming and refining essays, or receiving expert writing and editing feedback, we tailor our time to meet their unique needs. We also offer high school forecasting assistance, helping students make thoughtful course selections that align with their goals and strengthen their college applications. Families can choose the level of support that best fits their needs, from a single session to ongoing hourly guidance.
Application Camp
Our Application Camp provides students with a strong head start on the college admissions process before their senior year begins. During this focused, hands-on program, students complete their personal essay, finalize a polished resume and activities list, and work through Common App questions with expert guidance. Each student also receives individualized support to complete one college supplemental essay, ensuring they understand how to tailor their writing to each school. With personalized advising throughout the camp, students leave confident, organized, and ready to begin their senior year, having completed major application components and minimized stress.