College Admissions Planning

 

Applying to college is stressful for student and family alike. What we hear most often from WP families is that our team served as a buffer, translator, or guide to make the process easier. We may be saying the same things, but teenagers are tough, and sometimes they just don’t want to hear it from Mom or Dad. Avoid the fights and let us move them along in the process, while you cheer them on and take them on campus visits.

Our experienced college coaches can help develop a college list, search through majors and programs, work through the many essays, and keep the student on track and accountable. We are available to answer any questions you may have about the process - and we realize that every student’s journey is unique, so we have a talented team of coaches who can help with applying to art schools, military academies, or competitive pre-med programs.

Like our tutoring, we only offer College Admissions Planning by the hour. Every student is unique, some require only a few hours, others have more complicated paths. Only pay for what you need.

 

What we offer students and families:

  • Assessing students’ strengths and weaknesses relative to their admissions, academic and career goals

  • A personalized experience and approach to students’ individual college application process

  • Providing advice on extracurricular development (time permitting)

  • Developing standardized testing plans (SAT-ACT-AP)

  • Developing appropriate college lists to maximize attractive options 

  • Application submission timelines

  • Organizing application materials

  • Recommendation Letter brainstorming - who to ask and when

  • Reviewing the Common Application - keeping it clean and clear

  • Developing strategies for students to stand out in the admissions process

  • Reviewing potential college majors and courses of study

  • Interview preparation

  • Brainstorming, developing, editing and finalizing college application essays and supplemental information/writing

  • Continuous guidance and availability for questions

  • Guidance through the United States Service Academy Application Process

  • Direction when looking into NCAA athletic opportunities

  • Scholarship search assistance

  • Guidance through the Financial Aid application process/evaluation/breakdown of financial aid packages

  • Intimately familiar with Engineering, Business, Pre-Medical, Pre-Law, Art, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs nationally

  • Portfolio coordination and development (arts and/or architecture programs)

  • Guidance for students with accommodations/IEPs/IESPs/learning challenges/LDs


Every student’s path to higher education is different. In general, this is what we typically do for most College Admissions Planning Students:

  • At least 10 virtual meetings with your College Admissions Counseling Team

  • Personalized college list of 10 schools tailored to your profile and interests

  • Many edits on your personal statement until you are completely happy

  • A focus on ED supplemental admissions essays

  • As much or as little help as needed on the other supplemental essays.

  • Unlimited messaging with your College Coach

  • Post applications support: guidance on interview preparation, deferrals, waitlists, and your final college selection

Why not have an unlimited plan?

Every student has a different path to college. Some are more straightforward, others are more complex. Only pay for what you need.