Packages & Pay As You Go Services Available
Choose A Plan That Is Right For You.
College Gateways offers a comprehensive approach to helping students and families with all aspects of the college planning and admission process. Below is a partial list of services offered.
We will begin with an initial consultation, including both the student and their family, to review the student’s academic history and to discuss long-term goals. Getting to know the student is my first priority. This conversation will guide us in the creation of an individualized plan. Communication with both parents/guardians and students will continue throughout the entire process.
- High School academic planning and course selection.
- Personal strengths and interests.
- College search & college list-building with a good “fit”.
- Creative and personal counseling for academic majors and career goals.
- Assistance in creation of a resume.
- Planning for standardized tests.
- Strategies for admission applications and success.
- Counsel in preparing for athletic recruiting.
- Essay brainstorming and editing.
- Assistance in planning meaningful summer and extra-curricular activities.
- Resume development.
- Assistance in managing deadlines and application submissions.
- Application review and feedback BEFORE submission.
- Assistance in approaching college visits.
- Interview preparation.
- Assistance with financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
- Assistance on early decision and early action.
- Advice on how to navigate wait list/deferred acceptances.
- Coordination with high school counselors and other personnel.
In addition to pay as you go services, College Gateways features a number of college planning packages. Whatever you decide, we will do it together.
I. Pre-High School & Freshman Advising Package
II. The Comprehensive Package
III. The College Search & College List Package
IV. The Starter Package
V. The Senior Overview Package
VI. The Cornerstone College Application Package
VII. The Not Too Late Package
VIII. The Essay Package
College Gateways was founded on the premise that post-secondary planning should be organized, reflective, meaningful, and creative. College Gateways is about engaging students in a student-centered, authentic, and creative, approach of finding who they are and telling their story, because choosing which college to attend is a valuable step toward preparing for the rest of your life. With over 30 years of school counseling experience, Susan understands and enjoys the complexities of the application process.
College Gateways can also provide Consultation for Graduate/Professional School:
- Determine which programs or schools meet your specialized interests and qualifications.Understand testing requirements.
- Gather recommendations and practice interviews.
- Complete applications and essays highlighting your talents and dedication to your field of study.
Please schedule an appointment for an initial consultation or contact Susan for more information.
