Services

EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING and PLACEMENT for SCHOOL, COLLEGE, GRADUATE and PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

  • Comprehensive, in-depth candidate assessment with participation of child and parents/guardians (when appropriate)
  • Evaluation of academic history via records, test performance, commentary, recommendations
  • Administration of computer-based Interest and Aptitude batteries, discussion and implementation of findings
  • Suggestions for further testing, assistance with forms, documentation and translations when needed
  • Realistic positioning of candidate in appropriate academic settings
  • Identification of specific schools, colleges or programs representing best match between client’s aspirations/credentials and institution’s admissions criteria
  • At the pre-college and occasionally the undergraduate level, direct contact with enrollment officers to introduce client, discuss admissibility and ensure maximum consideration of candidate’s credentials
  • Demystification of admissions procedures and coaching for optimum presentation
  • Assistance with application materials, test scheduling and preparation, interview technique and admission strategy
  • Consideration of family’s financial circumstances and its potential impact in the admission process
  • Review of essays and short answers for clarity of expression and grammatical accuracy
  • When appropriate, support of client’s candidacy with admissions committees after applications have been submitted
  • Realistic appraisal of admissions results, weighing of options and appropriate actions, wait list strategy
  • Resource for opinion and strategy for final decision
  • Ongoing counsel to ensure a smooth transition in the new educational setting

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