Services
My College Counseling: Services
Freshmen / Sophomore Year
Recommended for students as they are starting their high school or have just finished their freshmen year.
Early, consistent guidance throughout high school gives students a powerful advantage—academically, personally, and in the college admissions process. Our Freshman & Sophomore Mentorship Program helps students discover their interests, build a strong academic and extracurricular foundation, and begin exploring college pathways with confidence.
Through personalized support and long-term planning, we help each student grow intentionally and stay on track for highly competitive colleges.
Assessments to identify interests, talents, and goals
Curriculum guidance for the high school years
Evaluation of academic profile & maintaining an appropriately challenging course load
Standardized test strategy planning (SAT/ACT & AP exams)
Create and/or update student activities résumé
Guidance for planning extracurricular activities
Guidance on creating a compelling profile
Guidance for summer program applications, internships, and volunteer opportunities
Early college exploration
Developing a preliminary list of colleges to consider
Attend college info sessions and fairs
Guidance & tips for college visits
Guidance for writing strong personal statements
Guidance for Common App and supplemental essays
Guidance for obtaining strong letters of recommendation
Application planning & execution monitoring
Guidance for effective interviews
Guidance for decision-making after results
Tips for successful transition to college
Junior Year
Recommended for students in their junior year or students who just finished their sophomore year. This is the most popular package for students seeking acceptance to highly competitive public and private schools.
Junior year is the most critical phase of the college admissions journey. During this pivotal year, students refine their academic profile, strengthen their extracurricular narrative, and begin preparing key components of their college applications.
Our Junior Year Mentorship Program provides structured, personalized guidance to help students stay organized, make informed decisions, and approach the college process with clarity and confidence.
Strengthening academic performance and creating a strategic approach to testing.
Assessments to identify interests, talents, and goals
Evaluation of academic profile and ensuring an appropriately rigorous course load
Standardized test strategy planning for SAT/ACT and AP exams
Building a compelling personal narrative through meaningful involvement and achievements.
Create and/or update student activities résumé
Guidance for planning extracurricular activities
Guidance on creating a compelling profile aligned with the student’s interests
Guidance for summer program applications, internships, and volunteer opportunities
Helping students understand their options and engage meaningfully with potential colleges.
Developing and refining a preliminary list of colleges
Attend college information sessions and college fairs
Guidance and tips for effective college visits
Beginning the application process with strong writing, strategic planning, and early execution.
Brainstorming essay topics and developing outlines
Guidance for writing strong UC personal statements
Guidance for writing strong Common App essays and college-specific supplements
Creating drafts for two essays and the personal statement during the summer and refining them
Guidance for obtaining strong letters of recommendation
Formulating an application plan and monitoring execution
Guidance for effective college interviews
Guidance for decision-making after admission results
Tips for a successful transition to college
Senior Year
For students in their senior year who feel they need guidance with the application process but were not ready to think about it until now, we are here to help!
Senior year is when every part of a student’s journey comes together. From refining their application narrative to submitting polished essays and making thoughtful decisions, this year requires clarity, strategy, and expert support.
Our Senior Year Mentorship Program offers comprehensive, personalized guidance through each stage of the admissions process—ensuring students stay on track, meet every deadline, and present a compelling, authentic application to each college on their list.
With dedicated support through interviews, results, and final college selection, we help students move confidently into the next chapter of their academic journey.
Ensuring the student maintains a strong academic profile and completes any remaining testing thoughtfully.
Assessments to identify interests, talents, and goals
Evaluation of academic profile
Standardized test strategy planning for SAT/ACT and AP exams
Finalizing the student’s narrative and preparing essential application materials.
Create and/or update student activities résumé
Guidance for obtaining strong letters of recommendation
Attend college information sessions and college fairs
Create a personalized and well-balanced college list
Crafting strong, authentic essays and staying organized through the application timeline.
Brainstorming essay topics
Guidance for writing strong UC personal statements
Guidance for writing strong Common App essays
Guidance for writing supplemental essays for individual colleges
Formulating an application plan and monitoring execution
Helping students present themselves confidently and make informed choices after decisions arrive.
Guidance for effective college interviews
Guidance for decision-making after admission results
Tips for a successful transition to college