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YOUR PATH TO COLLEGE SUCCESS!

At OPEN EDvantage, we provide comprehensive support tailored to each student’s unique needs, helping students and families navigate the college admissions process with ease. Our personalized approach blends academic advising, essay/application support, and athletic recruiting empowering students to highlight their strengths, reduce stress, and secure a competitive edge in their college journey.

We believe every student deserves a stress-free, individualized college admissions experience and our team is dedicated to guiding students through every aspect of the process, ensuring they excel academically, athletically, and personally.

COMPREHENSIVE ADVISING

We recognize that the college admissions process can be overwhelming. Our Comprehensive Advising Program is designed to guide students through each stage of the process, from academic planning to application submission.

Key Services:

  • Academic and Extracurricular Planning: Personalized guidance on high school course selection, extracurriculars, summer activities, and internships.
  • Standardized Test Strategy: Advising on SAT, ACT, and test-optional schools.
  • College List Development: Crafting a balanced list of safety, target, and reach schools.
  • Career Exploration: Help identify career paths and college majors through assessments, reflections, and discussions.
  • Essay Writing and Application Support: Brainstorming, drafting, and editing essays for the Common App, UC applications, and supplemental essays.
  • Interview Preparation: Coaching for college interviews to help students confidently present themselves.
  • Ongoing, Collaborative Support: Access to a team of experience professionals dedicated to your student’s success.

ESSAY EXPRESS

Our Essay Express service helps students navigate the complex and often stressful process of writing college essays and compiling their activity lists. We work closely with students to help them express their unique stories, alleviate the anxiety associated with essays, and ultimately create a strong application package.

Key Services:

  • Brainstorming, Writing, and Editing: Personalized essay support for the Common App, UC essays, and school-specific essays.
  • Activity List & Resume Development: Crafting compelling resumes and activity lists that highlight the student’s strengths.
  • Supplementary Essays: Support for additional essays required by specific colleges or programs.

Collaborative guidance throughout the writing process, from brainstorming to final drafts. 

ATHLETIC RECRUITING ADVISING

For student-athletes, the college recruiting process adds another layer of complexity. At OPEN EDvantage, we provide Athletic Recruiting Advising to guide students through the nuances of the recruiting process and help them navigate the intersection of athletics and academics.

Key Services:

  • Understanding College Sports: Navigating the recruiting landscape and choosing a program aligned with student’s goals.
  • Coach Communication: Crafting impactful emails and managing communication with college coaches.
  • Recruiting Profile Development: Assistance with creating an athletic resume and completing recruiting profiles.
  • Visits and Eligibility: Preparation for official and unofficial visits, ensuring eligibility and understanding NCAA requirements.
  • Essay Writing: Assistance in writing compelling personal essays that reflect the student’s accomplishments and unique story.
  • Application Guidance: Providing specific support for athletic recruitment-related questions during the application process.
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ADMISSION RESULTS

The logos of colleges and universities shown are for informational purposes only and represent schools to which our students have been accepted. OPEN EDvantage is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these institutions.

“Working with the team at OPEN EDvantage was 100% worth it. I personally had a lot of anxiety going into the college app process, remembering how stressed it had made me when I was in high school. I didn’t want to portray that stress onto my daughter. Working with Michelle and her team completely alleviated that stress, as she gave us a manageable schedule and guided us through the ins and the outs of the application process. When it came to September of my daughter’s senior year, she felt calm and organized, while her friends were stressed. My second daughter is a high school freshman, and we absolutely will be working with OPEN EDvantage again.”

“Michelle and her team were incredibly helpful throughout the entire college advising process. They worked around my busy schedule and were always available to answer my questions. Anytime I sent a text, Michelle had a thoughtful response, which made me feel supported and confident. The whole experience really reduced the stress and anxiety I had about applying to college. Thanks to their guidance, I felt much more prepared and organized, and I couldn’t have done it without them! I really appreciated how Michelle checked in with me regularly, even when I didn’t have any questions — it showed how much she cared and kept me on track.”

“Organization is key in high school, and the tips to stay organized that I learned in this summer’s class have helped me stay on top of everything this year and will all throughout high school.”

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