College applicants are in need of individual attention, and their parents want them to strive to achieve success at the best college to reach their ultimate educational and personal goals.

One-to-one interaction with a college consultant will provide an opportunity for students to submit memorable college applications and rise above their competition. By focusing on the student’s athletic, extra-curricular, academic, and personal attributes, we will collectively find the perfect college match at a top ranked institution.

Initial Consultation & Timeline: Provides an opportunity to discuss the college admission procedure in depth and learn more about our clients’ needs. Colleges the student is considering will be discussed and a college admissions timeline will be developed to reduce pre-college stress.

Comprehensive Focus: An inclusive package offering all of our services. Students and parents will have unlimited access to our consultants.

The Comprehensive Focus Includes:

Academic Evaluation: A detailed review of academic history and test scores is completed to ensure that the proper colleges are being selected for favorable admission results. Discussion ensues regarding college entrance difficulty. A collective decision will be made to determine if standardized tests should be retaken to better chances of acceptance and/or scholarships.

College Search: We will thoroughly investigate and discuss colleges of interest, any back-up colleges, colleges to reach for, and review each college the student may be interested in pursuing. Ultimately, we will conclude with a narrowed list of colleges to achieve admission. A thorough Personal College Profile Report will be completed including: 1) comparing colleges at a glance, 2) advisor’s notes, and 3) student synopsis. Also, for those students who have not yet begun their college search, the Student Profile, a thorough online questionnaire, will lead to discovery of which colleges may match the student’s specific interests.

Essay/Personal Statement Assistance: While the Internet provides a wealth of resources, finding relevant, accurate, and current information about college essay advice can prove to be a frustrating and time consuming challenge. We will suggest revisions for stronger clarity and offer in-depth grammatical and sentence structure corrections, avoiding plagiarism that is abundant on the Internet. A current high school English instructor or former University Professor will evaluate each essay.

Interview: Many colleges hold important entrance interviews with admission prospects, be it with an alumni or college admission professional. Colleges requiring an interview regard it as one of the most important deciding factors leading to acceptance. Test question/answer periods and tips to avoid nervousness will be addressed, and attention will be given to protocol.

Scholarship Search and Tuition Review: Money for college is available and achievable, from local and national organizations, and from colleges themselves. Collegiate Focus researches applicable scholarship opportunities, help is offered to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and ample time is given to avoid cramming for deadlines. Once a student has decided upon a college, further research is performed to finalize the actual tuition cost which helps to avoid first-semester tuition-bill astonishment, as hidden charges and required fees could appear for the first time.

Post-decision Consultation: To further solidify academic and personal success, pre-college advisement is offered. Difficult incoming freshman topics are discussed to help alleviate anxiety and prepare for a triumphant freshman year.

Other Topics: How to choose a major; guidance on obtaining notable letters of recommendation; making extra-curricular activities and volunteer service work in your favor; any other admission questions/concerns.