College Sage offers College Counseling Packages to maximize value and efficiency:
Comprehensive Plan
(Consultation may begin as early as Freshman year)
Meeting with the Student to discover their interests and talents
Planning academic course schedules and suggesting summer opportunities
Building, organizing, and enhancing a meaningful extracurricular list
Planning standardized test schedule and strategies
Identifying colleges that are appropriate matches for the Student
Developing a personalized list of schools
Preparing for college visits and interviews
Guiding the application process and timetable
Brainstorming and editing essays
Reviewing applications prior to submission
Helping analyze responses from the colleges
Assisting with final matriculation decisions
Sibling Plan: The College Sage will honor the service fees of your first Comprehensive Plan for all future siblings receiving this service.
Creating the College List Plan
(Most appropriate for Sophomore and Junior Students)
Includes three one-on-one meetings with the Student, plus Consultant research time.
Initial consultation to get to know the Student and determine their interests and goals, as well as reviewing the Student's academic and extracurricular background and test scores.
Presentation and review of a list of 15-20 colleges, based on initial data and feedback from Student and Parents.
Consultation to narrow the list to formulate a realistic college list for the Student.
Senior SOS Plan
(For senior students - may begin february 1 of junior year)
Guiding the application process and timetable.
Brainstorming and editing essays.
Review of applications prior to submission.
Helping analyze responses from colleges and assisting with final decisions about enrollment.
Answering questions and offering guidance throughout the Senior year application process.
Hourly College & Career Planning and/or Ad Hoc Services
(3-hour minimum, any of the following services, on a space-available basis)
Get to know the Student, along with the family, in order to determine their interests and goals
Review of Student’s educational history
Guidance regarding future high school curriculum planning
Research and assistance with planning summer and extracurricular activities
Discussion of standardized test preparation and scheduling; tutor recommendations
Essay guidance, brainstorming and editing
Common Application guidance
Interview preparation
Deferral letters and strategies
Gap Year planning
Transfer applications
Career and Personality Assessments
Financial Aid 101 Tutorial
Personal Finance 101 Tutorial for College Bound Students
College Admissions 101 Tutorial for First Time Parents and Students
Graduate school search and application essays
College success planning for course registration, majors, summer internships
Post-graduation resume, elevator pitch, and job application guidance
Career Mission & Vision Statement
Pro Bono Counseling Plan
(For Students with Demonstrated Need)
All children deserve an opportunity to achieve their academic dreams!
College Sage helps students of great financial need at no cost.
Email College Sage for further information.
