Initial Consultation
The aim of the first consultation is to explore how you can best prepare for the college admissions process. This interactive session is appropriate for students in grades 9-12 and their parent(s). Consultation is also appropriate for transfer students and adults seeking college admissions.

• In order to best assess academic and personal strengths, students are encouraged to prepare an evaluation packet, including: copies of PSAT scores, SAT scores (if available), high school transcript, and a Student Questionnaire.

• Parents are requested to complete a brief Parent Perspective Statement.

• This information will be used to complete an individualized College Information Worksheet and to begin the college search. At the end of the session participants will have information to answer the following questions:

• How do colleges evaluate applicants?

• What colleges are “best fits” for me?

• How do I begin the college search process?

Customized Interviews 
One-hour consultations are available to explore specific college issues identified in the initial consultation. While this interview generally occurs in person, it may also be conducted via e-mail or phone for those students whose time is limited or who do not live in the New York City area.

• Individual and family college counseling sessions take place in our Forest Hills office. However, counseling sessions can also be scheduled in a client’s home or at a mutually agreed upon site.

• For students who do not live in the New York City area and for those families whose time is limited, scheduled telephone sessions and e-mail communication are popular options for college advisement, review of personal essays, and interview practice.

Group Sessions
Multiple family group workshops on the college search process are also available. These workshops can be scheduled for schools, churches, synagogues, libraries or individual homes.

After the initial consultation, the following options are available:
Enhanced Package
This package consists of 3 hours of college advisement and research to supplement the initial consultation, including: choosing appropriate schools; communication strategies; and determining academic strengths and interests.
We will review:

• What are “target,” “safe,” and “dream” college options?

• What are my academic and personal strengths and interests?

• How can I best communicate these strengths?

• What strategies will enhance my personal essay?

Full Package
This recommended package offers maximum assistance for the college bound student and is appropriate for high school juniors and seniors as well as for transfer students and adults. The option consists of up to 14 hours of college advisement and research, including:

• Customized College Search: How can I personalize my college search to meet my needs and goals?

• Time Management: How can I ensure a timely college search schedule?

• Self-Assessment: How can I identify my academic and personal strengths and interests?

• Presentation of Self: How can I best communicate my strengths through the personal essay, activity listings, and resume?

• Campus Visits: How can I make the most of my college visits?

• Interviews: How can I best prepare for college interviews? Note: Mock interview practice is available and recommended.

• College Application Review:
How can I prepare “winning” applications? This feature offers detailed feedback on the applicant’s responses to specific college application questions.