There is a Big Difference Between Deciding to Go to College…and Deciding on the College for You!
According to a recently released survey conducted by the National Research Center for College and University Admissions, 26% of high achieving seniors used an independent admissions counselors in their search and application process!
Independent admissions counselors, such as Susan, are specialists in helping you make important educational, emotional, and financial decisions. Her job is to help you become who you are, increasing your chances that the right college will recognize your potential and welcome you as a valued student and community member.
Susan will work hard to get to know you. She’ll push you to open your mind, to stretch your limits, to raise your expectations, and to grow your options. She’ll guide you as you define your path and find your voice. Susan will help you showcase your talents and tell your story. She’ll be your biggest cheerleader and together, find college destinations where you’ll be happiest and most successful.
Applying to college is complex, competitive and time consuming. Through individualized service, Susan can expedite the process to help families have a rewarding and confident experience as they explore the world of higher education or look at other options like a gap year.
When working with a student, Susan’s knowledge of resources and professional expertise will help your student to create a list of schools which are good “matches” for your child academically, financially, and socially. Schools where they can thrive and be successful is always the bottom line.
Susan is an experienced high school counselor. For years, Susan has made visits to a wide variety of colleges and universities, meeting with admissions officers and talking with students on every campus. She asks questions with student interests in mind and learns first-hand about the academic opportunities, clubs and activities ,social scene, and that gut feeling of what makes each campus unique to students.
College is expensive as tuition continues to rise more than the rate of inflation and every family is concerned about student loan debt. Susan can advise families on cost saving ideas, financial aid options, and scholarship opportunities.
Susan wants to meet with students and get to know and understand them personally. She can work like a private school counselor by providing customized information and encouragement. Reach out through email or on social media and Susan will meet for personal appointments after school, in the evenings, on weekends, and during the summer. You may choose to meet with her at a favorite local spot, online, or in the comfort of your own home.
