Comprehensive guidance includes but is not limited to:
Before application submission
STUDENT PROFILE including academics and social interests
DWYA: SELF-ASSESSMENT Myers-Brigg personality test for self-awareness and learning style
CAREER ASSESSMENT/ MAJOR SELECTION highlights student’s strengths and interests
SELF-SURVEY FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND/ASSESSMENT student’s readiness for college
ADMISSIONS PROFILE/TRANSCRIPT/SCHOOL PROFILE/COURSE SELECTION
STANDARDIZED TESTING SCHEDULE AND PREPARATION
PERSONAL SKILLS: LEARNING, TIME MANAGEMENT, SETTING GOALS, VALUES, EXPLORING OUTSIDE COMFORT ZONE etc
Guidance on activities based on major and personal interests. Extracurricular activities are not simply some requirement that one ticks off his/her list, but is a way of being and participating that one tries to incorporate (as early as possible) into a full life that has inside-of-school as well as outside-of-school components. Especially important for self-growth.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
INTERNSHIPS/WORK EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER WORK/FUNDRAISING/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
SUMMER PLACEMENTS
ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOL
EXTRA COURSES/READINGS/PROJECTS/RESEARCH
LEADERSHIP
RESUME
COLLEGE LIST WORKSHEET highlights factors important to a student in the college search
COLLEGE RESEARCH based on the factors in the worksheet and student’s academic and social profile
CAMPUS VISITS/VIRTUAL TOURS/STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
COLLEGE LIST/ALTERNATIVE CHOICES unique and realistic list of colleges based on student’s
profileFINANCIAL AID/MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Help with submitting the correct documents on time
During application submission
ESSAYS/BRAINSTORMING/EDITING essays are probably the most important but stressful component of the application process. How to write an essay that shows colleges the student’s character, accomplishments, and passion
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
DEMONSTRATE INTEREST this is a new phenomenon in college applications. Colleges are taking into
account if and how the student shows genuine interest in their schoolSOCIAL MEDIA how to use social media in the application process
APPLICATION HELP
INTERVIEWING SKILLS
After application submission
COMPARING COLLEGE OFFERS AND FINANCIAL AID
MAKING THE RIGHT COLLEGE CHOICE
VISA/OPT/ON CAMPUS WORK
TRANSITIONING AND ADAPTATION INTO THE COLLEGE LIFE