What Does The College Advisor of N.Y. Do?
- Customized College Search
Research shows that most students limit their college search to:
- schools their friends attend
- schools based on looks
- schools a teacher recommends
- schools close to home
Families are busier than ever, and many don’t
often take the necessary time and effort to understand the best options
for their child. Too many families make the mistake of oversimplifying
the college search based on rankings or school reputation. With
the cost of many private colleges approaching $200,000 for 4 years,
these can be costly mistakes. The College Advisor
of New York counsels students and parents to gain a deeper understanding
of their college  decision
making process, and we begin before ever meeting the family. That’s
because we spend a significant portion of our time visiting and critiquing
colleges throughout the region and the country. Because we’ve
seen more than 400 colleges, we can offer personal insights on the
differences among them. In
fact, we may suggest colleges that you’ve never heard of. We
also integrate the search process with financial strategy to help families
achieve their ultimate goal: finding a best fit college for both the
student and his or her family.
- Personalized Essay Coaching & Resume Development
One of the most important pieces of a student’s application
is the essay. It’s hard enough for adults to write unique
essays describing who they are and where they’re going, but it
is especially challenging for high school students to do so. We
provide detailed coaching and guidance based on the student’s
unique characteristics and style. While we will never
write essays for students, we offer thorough coaching
throughout the difficult and often overwhelming process. Many students
have no idea what to write about, or how to do so. We use our
years of admissions experience to help them solve those dilemmas. We
also help students build a professional resume of achievement to
include with their application. This helps them develop a polished
application.
- Detailed Financial Strategy and Affordability Counseling
The cost of a 4 year private education is quickly
approaching $200,000. It
is one of the most expensive investments you will ever make, yet
most people spend more time researching what type of car to buy than
the college to which they send their child. For this reason, we conduct
a thorough affordability review based on the income and assets of
the family early in the process. We suggest
unique ways to maximize merit and need based aid,
while minimizing the overall cost to families. By integrating the college
search process with financial strategy, families are better equipped
to find schools they can actually afford. We also analyze
each award letter a student receives to make certain that merit and
need based awards are fair. We work with families of all income
levels to find colleges that are a best fit academically, socially
and financially.
- SAT and ACT Strategic Preparation
Along with high school grades, standardized test
scores are the most important part of a student’s  application. We provide basic
test preparation techniques, as well as strategic consultation on when
to test, which tests to take, and the best way to submit scores to
various colleges. We provide expert interpretation of what
the scores actually mean, and how they will be viewed by admissions
officers.
- High School Transcript Analysis
College admissions officers understand the vast differences
that exist among our nation’s 30,000 high schools, while many parents do
not. This is why a thorough review of a student’s high
school transcript is critical. After an assessment of a student’s
grades, interests, and academic skills, we recommend appropriate
courses to maximize their chance for success in high school. Every
student is unique, but in general, the most rigorous classes are
favored by most colleges.
- Career/Personal Interest Inventory
Each student will complete a web-delivered personality/career
interest inventory based on the Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator. The
Meyers-Briggs is a well researched, valid and highly respected tool
that provides insight to individual student strengths, weaknesses,
career interests and aptitudes. Each student will receive a personalized,
12-page report detailing their personality styles and suggested college
majors. This will serve as one factor in the process of creating
a customized list of potential colleges for the student to pursue.
- Campus Visit Guidance and Interview Preparation
There are good and bad ways to visit a college campus. We provide
guidance on how to make the most of campus visits. We also
help students prepare for admissions interviews so they put their
best foot forward, while remaining true to themselves.
In addition to personalized counseling meetings,
every student receives a detailed Resource Manual to help steer them
through the process. Parents
are also encouraged to use the manual.
The College Advisor of New York
(518) 225-3948
www.CollegeAdvisorNy.com
College Admissions and Financial Strategy
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