Comprehensive College Success Consulting

OPEN EDvantage College Consulting provides personalized support to students and parents throughout the college admissions journey. Our team of counselors is dedicated to working closely with each student, emphasizing their strengths and unique qualities in their college applications. Through one-on-one guidance with our experts, students can alleviate the confusion and stress commonly associated with the college application process, ultimately securing a competitive advantage in their pursuit of college admissions.

College Preparation and Application Support Services:

• Academic and Extracurricular Planning: Guidance on high school course selection, extracurricular activities, and meaningful summer engagements, such as courses, internships, or activities that enhance the student’s narrative.
• Standardized Test Strategy: Advising on ACT, SAT, or test-optional applications.
• High School Transcript Evaluation: Review and assessment of academic records for college admissions.
• College List Development: Creating a list of safety, target, and reach schools tailored to the student.
• Admissions Strategy Consultation: Evaluating options like early decision, early action, and regular decision, including timeline planning.
• Essay Writing Workshop: Brainstorming, writing, and editing support for Common App, UC, and supplementary essays.
• Application Materials Assistance: Preparing activity lists, resumes, and supplemental materials.
• Online Platform Access: Access to a platform for admissions statistics and application tracking.
• Recommendation Letter Strategy: Guidance on requesting effective recommendation letters.
• Interview Preparation: Coaching for college interviews, including practice sessions and feedback.
• Campus Visit Preparation: Advising on questions to ask and things to look for when visiting colleges.
• Specialized Services:Athletic recruiting support, including sports resume, NCAA requirements, and coach correspondence. Assistance for students with IEPs and 504 plans.