College Match
College matching requires not only extensive knowledge of offerings and a willingness to engage in intensive research, but the ability to understand the teenage mind.
We help students get beyond the typical "big or small/urban or rural" questions in order to identify schools that are a good match academically and socially. We do the hard work so parents don't have to, highlighting dual programs, unique majors, opportunities inside and outside the classroom, and cultural nuances.
We teach students how to actively evaluate colleges. Essentially, we want students to “look under the hood” and think critically about what matters to them. We also emphasize the importance of demonstrating interest — a critical factor in admissions at many schools.
After encouraging students to question their preconceived notions and consider a range of schools, we listen to feedback and together build a balanced list of colleges. We ensure that the student would enjoy attending every school on that list so they can proceed through the application process with confidence.
We are also experienced with helping transfer students identify what is not working with their current placement and finding options where they can thrive.
Typically, one consultant does both the college match and application support. Since these are distinct and separate skillsets, we separate these roles.