College Prep. Services for Your Family's Needs

Whether there's a class that's particularly challenging or an assignment in which you need a little extra support, our experienced and certified educators are ready to help with weekly or occasional tutoring sessions.  We can also discuss which classes, and especially electives, you're considering and how they may impact your college application.

Many students are using the Common App, but not all schools accept them. Whatever form(s) you need to complete, we can guide you through the process including providing feedback on strong and engaging essays and responses to abbreviated questions such as Covid impacts and/or your qualifications.  We can assist with your academic resume as well as proofread the application for oversights.

Once you've received your offers, let's hold a realistic conversation about your options based upon how closely the school aligns with your preferences, student loan debt upon graduation, and expectations for success as well as support services to help you reach your goals.  We can even set up a multi-year plan that may include transfering to another school and/or admission to a particular graduate school program.

A recent national survey showed that almost 75% of American college students didn't understand or seriously underestimated the impact of college placement exams on their education.  These tests can override AP credits (which will still be applied as electives), require you to retake classes with the associated tuition, delay your ability to start classes for your major, and extend your graduation date.  With sufficient advanced notice, we can help you prepare and guide you to alternative options in some cases if you don't perform well.

Most college prep. services bow out once you've committed to a program, but we're here to help you successfully acclimate to your new school.  We can help you identify services you're likely to want to use, understand your options when college life isn't turning out the way you expected, explore whether or not you want to take advantage of services for people with learning and/or physical differences, and even suggest ways to start making social connections on campus.  Remember that we're experienced higher ed. faculty, staff, and administrators.  We want to make your transition an enjoyable and stress free one.

Almost all schools offer some type of tutoring or supplemental instruction (SI) service, but they can range substantially in terms of who's providing the tutoring (other undergraduates with minimum training/oversight to faculty teaching the course), hours of availability, one-on-one vs. only large group options, etc.  If you're not finding that your school can optimally meet your tutoring needs, we are here for you with professional tutors who have typically taught these classes.  Join us for private sessions or grab a few classmates for small group sessions and split the cost.