While the end-goal of our program is get you admitted to your dream colleges, we believe that aim should never be the only purpose of a complete and holistic counselling experience.
See details of our uniquely comprehensive counselling program below.
When you work with us, also prepare to grow tremendously and stretch your boundaries beyond what you can imagine. Unlike other counselling firms, we believe that an essential goal of the college counselling and application process is to guide your development not just as a successful applicant, but also as a person, learner, future college student, professional and eventually a leader.
Start with 'Why'
- What is the purpose of your college education?
- Counsello College Assessment Questionnaire (CAQ)
- How colleges make admissions decisions
- Personal qualities for success in the process and beyond
Academic Profile Building
- Subject choices, course-load and maintaining grades
- Gaining academic awards and honors
- Exploration: What are your Intellectual passions?
- Additional coursework to build profile (e.g. summer school, college level coursework)
Developing Self-Awareness
Identifying your interests, strengths and goals for college
Extracurricular Activities
- Establishing the immense importance of ECs
- Choosing and linking you to the right activities and EC opportunities to build your extra-curricular profile, making a CV, internship placement support
Major Choice
Choosing your field of study for university, or being decidedly undecided
Career Exploration
Researching and planning for potential career options
Application Essays
Starting to brainstorm ideas, self reflection/exploration and writing initial drafts of the CommonApp essay (USA) and other application essays/personal statements.
Standardized Testing
Strategizing for optimal performance on the SAT/ACT
Finances, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Targeting universities that provide the financial aid and scholarships that will make college affordable for you and your family.
Researching and Choosing Universities
- Researching colleges and making a college list
- Selecting colleges that are the right fit for you, looking at your needs, goals and preferences
Continuing Essay Writing
- Writing complete first drafts of all essays
- Refining essays through iterative and continuous feedback
Recommendations
Selecting the best recommenders for you and getting great recommendations, Effectively working with your school counselor
Application Requirements & Filling Out Applications (e.g. The US Common Application)
- Essential information and documents required for the process
- Guidance on the US CommonAppActivities List/other application forms
- Listing academic awards and honors
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Working with you to apply for financial aid and scholarships (required forms, information)
Finalizing Essays/Personal Statements
Celebrating Acceptances
Pausing to wholeheartedly celebrate your successes!
Choosing where to go
Waitlists and Denials
Coping with denials and strategizing on waitlists and future courses of action
Making the Most of College
How to get the most out of your college experiences and education
In addition to maximising your chances of admission, every part of our college admissions counselling program is also geared towards your personal growth and longer term career development.
This essential development will not only help you succeed in the application process, but will also prepare you with the mindset and personal qualities you need to thrive at college and beyond.
