The Foundation: Comprehensive College Advising & Application Support

CORE SERVICES

Academics & Course Planning

Helping students identify classes that demonstrate the appropriate level of rigor for their college goals and are consistent with their strengths and interests.

Narrative Building

Identifying and building on extracurriculars and summer activities that lend to a cohesive narrative that both enhances a student’s competitiveness and reflects their college goals/intentions.

We also offer support for personal enrichment projects (PEPs); see below for more details.

Standardized Test Planning

Helping students choose between the SAT and ACT, identify whether they need AP exams, set appropriate target scores, and develop a testing schedule that works with their academic, sports, and extracurricular schedules.

College List Building

Assisting students in identifying the characteristics in a college that comprise a “good fit” and building a list of colleges that reflect these characteristics and are reasonably balanced in selectivity. Also helping students strategize around early decision/early action and identify which college campuses to see when.

Application Support

Implementing and overseeing an organizational framework to help break down the process into manageable chunks, helping with all components of the essay process including the Common App essay and supplements, assisting with a resume, and supporting students in demonstrating interest at the colleges to which they are applying (including interview prep).