College Advising & Counseling

While the college application process may seem daunting and time consuming, it can also be exciting and empowering. We will help you tell your authentic story and embark on your journey to the future. ACP reduces the stress of applying to college by combining our first-hand knowledge of college admission departments, our extensive experience with the nuances of myriad college application requirements and our comprehensive college application management tools. We focus on your interests and strengths to maximize the chance that you will be accepted to your best fit colleges.

To meet your needs, we offer three tailored college advising and counseling programs that will assist you at any stage of the college admission process.

Curator Program

The Curator program is a comprehensive advisory program with regular meetings and check-in points. In addition to forming a personal relationship with our clients, we utilize a comprehensive mobile application management tool to aid in communication with the student and family. We begin working with Curator clients as early as possible in their sophomore or junior year and throughout their senior year of high school. This program is tailored to meet the student’s needs. We apply just the right support when it is needed most. Because we get an early start with our comprehensive Curator Program clients, we are able to coach them during key high school years while they have enough time to make strategic choices that will help them achieve their goals. We also spend more time on the college and career discovery process, enabling students to evaluate their interests and strengths so they can explore more options before the busy essay and application process begins. Here are some of the services we include:

 

  • College and career interest exploration
  • Mobile software to provide time-management and process support for the student
  • Academic strategy and resume development
  • Extra-curricular and internship review and recommendations
  • Discuss importance of relationships with teachers and high school counselor
  • Standardized test strategies and planning
  • Supplemental essay and question response coaching
  • Application process management and proofreading
  • Acceptance guidance and feedback

International

The International Navigator Program is specifically designed for students who are members of expat families currently residing in Europe and interested in applying to U.S. colleges or for U.S. students interested in applying to colleges in the United Kingdom with the UCAS application. Similar to the Curator program, it is a program with regular meeting and check-points.

There are myriad unique logistical issues associated with applying internationally. We have helped students navigate the complexities of applications that can include a mix of college prep, AP and IB courses and multiple high schools. We can be a strong add-on or fill-in gaps if your school is lacking in tailored college guidance about applying to schools outside the region in which you reside.

We complete an in-depth assessment of your overall profile to help you fine-tune a balanced list of colleges. We advise you on how to tailor your application to best represent your personal and career interests. Due to the complexities of international applications, this program may require up to fifty percent more time to complete than the Curator program.

 

  • In-depth assessment of student’s overall academic and extra-curricular profile for college admission strategy and target list development
  • Final SAT and ACT testing strategy development
  • Evaluation of curriculum, references and transcript sources
  • Essay topics coaching, self-reflection and theme development, proofreading, and editing
  • Organization of the application process utilizing comprehensive mobile application management software
  • Comprehensive application review and assistance, including UCAS for the U.K.
  • Consulting on deferral and wait-list strategies, if required

Hourly Counseling

For the student or family who needs pinpoint support, we can provide as-needed assistance on space-available basis during the busy college application season. Some students need a second set of eyes to ensure they are telling a comprehensive story across their essays, description of extra-curriculars, supplemental essay questions and explanation of special circumstances.

We are happy to apply our years of experience, training and support to ensure the best image of the student shines through.