Expert College Counseling for Selective Admissions
Custom college counseling support for families navigating the selective admissions process. With a deeply personalized approach, strategy, and execution we focus on ensuring your child finds the right-fit environment where they can thrive.
Our Philosophy
We know the ins and outs of highly selective admissions. Our process is deeply consultative with every step tailored for your child. That’s why, for the critical junior and senior years, we offer three exclusive programs, each designed for a different level of access, personalization, and orchestration.Â
These programs represent the highest level of support we provide, reserved for families who want absolute clarity and confidence in the admissions process.
Core Program
Our Core Consulting Program provides streamlined support focused on the most essential parts of the school selection and college application process, helping families cut through the noise, stay focused, and make informed, confident decisions without unnecessary stress. This program delivers a year of intensive support, tailored to your child’s strengths and goals.
Core Consulting - Junior & Senior Year
For students in Junior/Senior year to complete their application in the best possible way
Purpose: End-to-end college counseling and application execution.
Includes:
- Weekly 30-minute student meetings (Zoom) to maintain progress, troubleshoot issues, and make decisions
- Regular family meetings and/or update correspondences (schedule arranged with family)
- Full document, task, and deadline management
- School list development and application strategy
- Partnership guidance for the school-based counselor & program
- Application planning and execution for up to 16 schools
- Oversight of writing, activities, testing, and recommendations requirements + 5 writing sessions with a writing specialist
- Individual college portal management and post-submission support
- Results guidance (visits, deferments, added applications)
Timeline: Winter of Junior Year through Senior Year
Foundation Program
The early years of high school are critical for laying the foundation. Our Onboarding and Assessment Program ensures students are building the academic, extracurricular, and personal trajectory to thrive in the admissions process later on. Early planning prevents missed opportunities later.
College Onboarding & Assessment (9th/10th or to be completed anytime before beginning Core Consulting Service)
Learn where you are at now and where you can be next
Purpose: Build a complete, strategic foundation before advising begins.
Deliverable: A personalized plan
Includes:
- Comprehensive intake to gather information about where you are in the processÂ
- Educational Family Zoom – learn about the college landscape, process, strategy, timeline, and how to submit materials for onboarding
- Input on and collection of all 5 parts of the college application: transcript and school profile, resume, test prep plan, writing, and recommendations
- Student Assessment:
- Mindprint Learning Assessment (ACT/SAT fit analysis)
- Writing sample review
- Family Zoom to share findings and the plan
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Timeline: 4-6 Weeks
Targeted Support
For families seeking laser-focused support on a specific milestone, our precision services provide direct access to our experts.
Services Offered
- Reviewing grades and transcripts
- Selecting classes
- Extracurricular and activity planning
- College tour planning
- Researching and refining the college list based on new information
- Financial Aid
- College Search
- Essay Development
- Interview prep
Timeline: Individual Sessions
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The Complete College Application Checklist
Getting into your top-choice college is more competitive than ever. Having the right plan—and plenty of time to do it—makes all the difference. Download this resource to learn the 5 parts of the college application, exact steps to strengthen each section, and a year-by-year high school timeline so your student knows exactly what to focus on right now.
Meet The Expert
Meet Sarah Bergin
Director of College Consulting, Senior College Counselor
Sarah brings a calm, encouraging style to even the most stressful parts of the process. With a background in education, she helps students and parents stay organized, confident, and clear about what comes next.
