Custom College List
In over 30 years, we have NEVER had a student who used this service transfer to another college! Jill has visited over 1,000 college campuses and knows hundreds more. With our Custom College List service, Jill will create a manageable, personalized, thoughtful, and well-balanced list of colleges that align with a student’s academic goals, personal interests, and financial needs. Jill will provide specific information and detailed analysis about each college to help students and their families prioritize visits and learn how to target applications.
A strong college list is the foundation of a successful application season. Jill guides students through a reflective and strategic process to identify schools where they will thrive inside and out of the classroom. Knowing this level of information about every college enables students to embrace their journey to college.
The Custom College List service includes:
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A brief exploratory meeting, and then a thorough Custom College List review meeting
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Creation of a personalized, balanced list of college recommendations
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Discussion of potential majors and areas of academic interest
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Review of transcript, GPA, courses, rigor, testing, extracurriculars, honors, and special interests
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Explanation of key college characteristics: size, setting, culture, selectivity, curriculum style, etc.
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Exploration of “fit” categories: academic, social, geographic, and financial
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Introduction to under-the-radar schools and programs based on a student’s unique profile
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Test-optional vs. test-required approach analysis
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Suggestions for merit-aid friendly schools, if applicable
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Fit factors and why each college on the list suits a student’s personality and interests
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Facts and data points to help guide students
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Understanding what factors are important to each college
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Identifying which schools track interest and how to prioritize college visits
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Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Rolling application strategies