Freshman & Sophomore Year College Prep Services
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What Questions Can You Answer with Our Freshman/ Sophomore Year Services?
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- Assist with course scheduling: is the current course load too essay/ lacking in rigor or on target?
- Is the schedule in line with current college goals?
- Are the core requirements being met?
- Monitor academic progress throughout the year and provide tutor referrals when appropriate if student is falling behind or struggling in a particular subject area or with certain skills.
- Depending on math level and verbal abilities, discuss beginning test prep at the end of the school year ( most of my students are finishing pre-calc; some are taking Calc AB)
What Extracurriculars Are Top Schools Looking For?
- Help students develop leadership potential through community or school engagement
- Explore both in school and outside of school opportunities for development of interests and leadership potential.
- Ongoing assessment of extracurricular activities , including community service in terms of balance and helping to develop a focus for those those without one
What Can I Do During the Summer to Get Into My Dream Schools?
- Identify opportunities to explore a new or established areas of interest
- Present summer program options
- Assist with summer program applications
- Develop a summer plan in alignment with overall college goals
How to Put Together a More Thorough College List?
- Begin identifying colleges of interest for students to research at the appropriate time and coach them how to begin to “ demonstrated interest”
- Prepare students to maximize the campus visit experience and to evaluate the experience with regards to building the prospective college list.
What Do I Want to Do With the Rest of My Life?
- Explore potential majors that relate to the student’s emerging academic and extracurricular profile
- Begin to identify specialized majors where applicable to insure students meet application requirements
See What Fellow Students are Saying About Our University Counseling Services
Alexandra’s insight and guidance throughout the college application process was instrumental in choosing the appropriate schools to apply to resulting in a diverse group of acceptance choices. The process was efficient and organized and allowed us to focus our energy on supporting our daughter as she made this important decision. Alexandra exceeded our expectations in her professionalism and abilities.
I highly recommend Alexandra! She has worked closely with myself and my daughter Rachel since August of last year. Her help has been invaluable to us navigating the college application process. She is very knowledgeable about what the colleges are looking for and helped guide my daughter in so many aspects. Alexandra walked my daughter through applying for colleges and setting up the Common App, submitting grades and essays. She encouraged Rachel to take the ACT one more time to get that one extra point and she did it!
My experience working with Alex was amazing. She was so attentive and helpful throughout the entire process. Any question I had was answered and any issue that came up during the college admission process was taken care of effectively. She provided an endless amount of support and even got me excited to go when I was unsure if college was for me or not. Even if you feel confident in your abilities to fill out forms and write essays, I still recommend her because she really help you reach the next level. I could not have done it without her!
Before working with Alex, I felt overwhelmed by all the different parts of the application process—especially writing my essays and keeping track of deadlines. But once we started working together, everything became more manageable. She kept me on track and made sure I didn’t miss a thing. Her check-ins kept me accountable and made me feel supported, even when I was stressed. I always knew what I had to do next because she helped me stay organized, which gave me the confidence to keep moving forward. Thanks to Alex, I was able to focus and submit everything on time without losing my mind!
Alex helped bring structure and clarity to a process that often felt overwhelming. From refining the college list to keeping my daughter on schedule with deadlines, her insight into the admissions landscape gave us peace of mind. I appreciated her professionalism and how she alleviated much of the stress for us during such a critical time.
What helped me the most about working with Alex was how she made sure I didn’t fall behind. She always followed up and kept me focused so I wouldn’t end up rushing at the last minute. Her support with my personal statement, supplemental essays, and resume really helped me stay motivated and get everything done. There were a lot of moments where I would’ve just put things off, but she made sure I was sticking to the plan. I never felt overwhelmed because she broke everything into manageable steps. If you’re someone who struggles with deadlines or staying organized, working with Alex is a game changer.
Working with Alexandra was an absolute gift. She helped guide our son through every step of the college application process, from researching schools to crafting thoughtful essays. The way she held him accountable while reducing stress was exactly what we needed. I can’t imagine having done this without her support.
I wasn’t sure where to begin—especially when it came to building my college list and putting together my extracurricular resume. I had no idea how to make everything sound good or what colleges were even looking for. Alex helped me feel more confident from the start. She explained every part of the process, guided me through what I needed to focus on, and gave me honest, helpful feedback on my essays. I also appreciated that she gave me space to explore my options while always being there when I needed help or reassurance. Her support made a huge difference in how I approached this whole experience.
Alex was incredibly reliable and always knew how to help me find the right words for my essays. I was really nervous about how to make my writing stand out, but she helped me improve both my personal statement and supplemental responses in a way that felt natural and authentic. Her feedback helped me understand how to strengthen my voice without changing who I am. It was also reassuring to know that I could count on her to keep me on track with deadlines and help me feel more confident in what I was submitting. She made the whole process feel less intimidating.
Before working with Alex, I didn’t even know where to start. I was worried about choosing the right schools, managing deadlines, and getting everything done on time. Alex helped me organize every step—from building my list to knowing exactly what was due and when. What made the biggest difference was her help with brainstorming and editing my essays. She guided me through multiple drafts, and I could see my writing improve each time. If you’re unsure about the process, I’d absolutely recommend working with her. She makes everything feel doable and takes a huge weight off your shoulders.
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