How do we get started?
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At your earliest convenience schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation so we can get to know each other and ensure that my services and style are what you are looking for.
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To arrange the Initial Session, the student and their parent(s) must complete separate questionnaires and submit the following documents:
~ A copy of the student's school and/or university transcript
~ A sample English essay that represents their best writing
~ The Parent Questionnaire: Google Form
~ The Student Initial Session Questionnaire: Google Form
~ The day and time of the Initial Session will be confirmed upon receiving the questionnaires, documents, and deposit.
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Need immediate short-term assistance on a specific area of a university application?
The single session for a non-established student is right for you. We’ll need to chat first, so please reserve a day and hour for our Meet & Greet.
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By the end of the Initial Session, most families will have decided which package to invest in.
~ Select your package
~ Complete the deposit
~ Sign the Services & Responsibilities Agreement
~ Confirm the day and hour of the package's first session
~ The package’s sessions will be planned during the first 1-on-1 session between the student and Renee.
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To be provided.
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Day and hour to be determined between Renee and the student.
Meet & Greet
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This is a complimentary brief consultation where we get to know each other and make sure that my services and style are what you are looking for.
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Item description
Initial Session
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A 2-hour virtual session is used to evaluate the student's and parent's needs, identify potential solutions, and determine possible options for implementing the solutions based on their unique criteria and goals.
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A 2-hour virtual session is used to evaluate the student's and parent's needs, identify potential solutions, and determine possible options for implementing the solutions based on their unique criteria and goals.
See the Required Documents section
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To arrange the Initial Session, the student and their parent(s) must complete separate questionnaires and submit the following documents:
A copy of the student's school and/or university transcript A sample English essay that represents their best writing
The Parent Questionnaire: Google Form
The Student Initial Session Questionnaire: Google Form
The day and time of the Initial Session will be confirmed upon receiving the questionnaires, documents, and deposit.
Single Session
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Need guidance with a specific area, topic, or document? This is for you if you have not committed to a session package. Hourly 1-on-1 support.
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An hour session is 60 minutes.
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This depends on the student’s needs and what we will work on during this hour. To be determined via the Meet & Greet conversation.
Session Packages
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Designed for various needs, countries, and application timelines.
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Complete the Get Started information form to receive detailed information.
SERVICES
Each student’s needs, timeline, and countries of interest differ, so their chosen Session Package will likely include a combination of services.
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~ Coaching to increase the student's understanding of the varied global university research, selection, application, and admission processes.
~ Guidance on how to investigate admission and application requirements for particular programs of study.
~ High school curriculum analysis and course review and selection, taking into consideration major(s) and career(s) of interest.
~ Extracurricular review and summer pre-college program action plan
~ Guidance in effective communication with the school-based counselor/administrators to ensure a smooth application process.
~ Coaching to determine potential recommenders and how to establish a solid relationship with (teachers, counselors, and others).
~ Learn how to research a college's website to gather the most pertinent information for their essay, letter of motivation, supplemental and short answer questions, interviews, etc.
~ Determine standardized testing timeline (PSAT, SAT/ACT, English Language assessments, etc.)*
~ Learn how to navigate an admissions officer in-person and virtual visit.
~ Learn what questions to ask an admissions officer and how to communicate effectively.
~ General overview of the financial aid process: merit and need-based scholarships, grants, loans, etc.
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~ Students who think and plan ahead
~ Students whose high school does not provide a designated college counselor or who have a school counselor and would like the additional personalized one-on-one guidance
~ Students who want to open as many doors as possible for their future university and career options
~ Students graduating at the end of 12th grade should begin exploring in 9th
~ Students who graduate in 11th grade could begin exploring in 8th grade
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~ Analysis and determination of eligibility for admission based on career interests and high school record
~ Assistance with the development of a preliminary university list Skills,
~ Interests, Personality, and Career/Program exploration
~ Fine-tuning the preliminary university list to match the student's budget, academic interests, and social needs
~ Coaching in effective communication with the school-based counselor, teachers, and admissions officers
~ Assistance with recommender selection and relationship-building to maximize important attributes for solid letters of recommendation
~ Activities list creation and revision
~ CV | Résumé construction and editing
~ Brainstorming and revision to craft a powerful Personal Essay
~ Brainstorming and revision of supplemental and short answer questions
~ Assistance with timeline management, requirements tracking, and strategy
~ Early action/early decision discussion and strategy
~ Final application revision
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~ Recommendations and revision of Regular Decision applications
~ Guidance with sending updated information/materials to admissions
~ Deferral and Waitlist strategy
~ GAP Year considerations, options, and request process
~ Interview preparation
~ Preparation for campus visits
~ Financial Aid Package review and evaluation
~ Financial Aid Package Appeal, if necessary
~ Admissions decisions tracking and evaluation
~ Final enrollment discussion and decision
~ Tips for transitioning to campus life
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~ Analysis and determination of eligibility for admission based on current major and credits successfully earned while enrolled in university
~ Assistance with the development of the final transfer list
~ Assistance with recommender selection and relationship-building to maximize important attributes to encourage strong NEW letters of recommendation
~ Activities list creation and revision
~ CV/Résumé construction and editing
~ Brainstorming and revision to craft a NEW powerful Personal Essay, Letter of Motivation, or Statement of Purpose
~ Brainstorming and revision of NEW supplemental and short answer questions
~ Assistance with timeline management, requirements tracking, and strategy
~ Final application revision
~ Admissions decisions tracking and evaluation
~ Final enrollment discussion
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~ Current university students in their first year or midway through their 2nd-year who want/need a change of environment
~ Students who have realized the educational path they are on is no longer the right path for them
~ Students looking to change their major to one that is not offered at their current institution of study
~ Community college students in their first year or midway through their 2nd-year who want to transfer to a 4-year university undergraduate program