SERVICES

After the initial contact with Heather, a family will receive basic information and a contract to consider. If interested, the family will then make an appointment for a meeting. The student will bring to the meeting a completed questionnaire, as well as the most recent academic transcript and any standardized test scores. Payment and a signed contract are required prior to the initial meeting with the student.

In an effort to meet a variety of needs a student and family might have, several packages are available. Once a family has chosen a program, the individual needs of the student are considered so that the most personalized service is offered. The process is a collaboration between Heather, the student, and the family. There is no guarantee of acceptance to a particular college or boarding school.

Following are the packages offered:

College - Comprehensive Program
College - The List
Boarding School

College

Package One - Comprehensive Program

This program includes:

An in-depth meeting to explain the process, the expectations of the relationship between the student and consultant and to clarify the needs of the student
Review of academic transcripts and standardized test scores, as well as course selection, athletic and extra-curricular interests and involvement, in an effort to get to know the student well
Advice about course selection, testing and summer enrichment programs
Research and presentation of a list of potential colleges and universities, specifically tailored to the student
Guidance on making campus visits and interviewing at schools
Review of essay topics to be considered, as well as editing of college essays (The consultant will not write a student's essay).
Review of completed applications
Contact with the consultant following the filing of applications and receipt of decision letters, as well as guidance in the decision-making process
Students usually begin working with the consultant in their junior year.

Package Two - The List

This program offers three one-hour meetings (not including consultant's outside preparation work). Following a review of the academic transcript, standardized test scores and extra-curricular interests and involvement, the consultant will present a comprehensive list of colleges to consider. Students can begin working with the consultant in the junior or early senior year. Families who are interested in upgrading to the Comprehensive Program from this program can apply the amount paid for this program to the Comprehensive one.

Boarding School

Only one program is offered for boarding school guidance:

Comprehensive Program

This program includes up to 20 hours of professional time and offers:

An in-depth meeting to explain the process, the expectations of the relationship between the student and consultant and to clarify the needs of the student
Review of academic transcripts and any standardized test scores, as well as course selection, athletic and extra-curricular interests and involvement, in an effort to get to know the student well
Advice about course selection, testing and summer enrichment programs
Research and presentation of a list of potential boarding schools
Guidance on making campus visits and interviewing at schools
Review of essay topics to be considered, as well as editing of essays (The consultant will not write a student's essay).
Review of completed applications
Contact with the consultant following the filing of applications and receipt of decision letters, as well as guidance in the decision-making process