Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, Career Counseling and Educational Counseling – My Best College Plan Counseling helps students and parents successfully navigate the complicated process of college admissions.
My Best College Plan offers college-bound students professional, comprehensive admissions guidance through one-on-one meetings. With over 3000 college choices and an average student-counselor ratio of approximately 300:1, the college application process is becoming more challenging year after year. Planning ahead and finding the best “fit” schools will save money and promote success. Christine and her team help students navigate the entire admissions process and take the stress out of applying to college. Students also benefit from guidance on financial aid requirements, athletic recruiting, merit aid, and so much more.
Comprehensive and Hourly packages available.
Preliminary Work
Review student’s academic record and standardized tests
Review extracurricular activities and interests and how to make the most of them
Identify potential recommenders
Create a balanced college list and identify top choices
Explore possible majors and conduct personality profile
Application Process
Application preview, editing, and review
FAFSA and CSS PROFILE instructions
Study plan for standardized testing
Test-optional pathways
Personal Statement brainstorming, feedback, and editing
Scholarships, Resume Building, and Time Management
Scholarship portfolio and calendar
Summer program applications and opportunities
Email reminders and calendar updates
College Visits and Interviews
Mock interviews and support
College visit plan, reservations, and calendar
Special Talent/Interest Portfolio
Review portfolio contents
Identify special requirements
Perceived strengths and weaknesses evaluation
Student-Athletes
Create sports résumé
Outreach to coaches
Recruiting timeline
Evaluate athletic programs, sports camps and ID opportunities
Review NCAA/NAIA rules
Video selection
Other
Email reminders and personal calendar updates
Early Decision and Early Action options
Transfer Students
The path of a transfer student is little different from a college-bound freshman. We’ll cover everything you need to ensure a smooth transition to your new school.
“When I decided to transfer to the University of Georgia, Athens, I knew I needed help. Christine helped me with all of the small details and my transfer went perfectly! Thanks, Christine!” Justin B.
Graduate Admissions: We are fortunate to collaborate with a highly skilled and experienced graduate school admissions expert. Together, we’ll identify a balanced list of graduate school programs, create a timeline, brainstorm and edit your Statement of Purpose, and provide guidance for recommenders.
General Educational Consulting: Looking for a new public or private school for your middle or high school student? As a parent of both public and private school children in Sonoma and Marin counties, Christine has expertise in helping you identify the best program for your child. With so many wonderful school choices, it may be hard to determine which program makes the most sense. In our consultations, we will identify the best schools for your child based on academics, location, cost, and extracurricular activities, and work on the admissions or transfer process together.