Liza & Hugh - Katherine was instrumental in breaking through the mental roadblocks that our son was experiencing regarding the college selection and application process. She was organized, efficient and kind while working with our son to review colleges and areas of study that align with his interests and strengths. She also helped in the scheduling process of completing his applications. The brainstorming of who he is, what he’s done and what matters to him helped him see a clear picture of how he might consider his essays. The feedback, knowledge and easy communication made his college selection and application process manageable and joyful. Thank you Katherine!
Recommended Cadence: Biweekly - Monthly
Getting involved in activities
Building good organization & study habits
Forming teacher relationships
Preparing for finals
Winter activities
Reading list
Planning for summer, applying to internships, writing proposals
Spring activities
Preparing for finals
Deciding Sophomore schedule
Recommended Cadence: Biweekly - Weekly
Summer reflection
Fall club sign ups / activities / service work / work experience
Staying on top of academics
PSAT prep
Writing list of schools, prioritizing ones to visit
Winter activities
Early draft of college essays to identify gaps
Summer internship/work experience
College visits
Recommended Cadence: Monthly/2x month
Academics
Activities
Visits
Test Prep
Fill out a Tracker
Decide teachers to request recommendations
Recommended Cadence: Weekly - Twice Weekly in:
Oct if applying ED/EA
Nov for UC/CSU applications
Dec for regular applications)
Discuss deadlines, work backwards from application due dates
Talk through open ended questions
Dive deeper into more personal/revealing essay content
Empoer student to keep track of status of their application
Review drafts & add feedback
Keep in touch with the student via text/email in between meetings so we can stay on top of deadlines / move aside any blockers
Provide status updates to the parents, share any wins and areas to reinforce (i.e. important deadlines coming up)
Practice for interviews
Work on activities/awards sections
Provide input on which schools to prioritize in person vs virtual based on student academics and interests
Work with student to schedule virtual tours
Schedule in person around your availability and which to prioritize
Register the parent & student for in person school tours
Work with the student on what to ask/think about while on campus
Parent guide for discussion topics after the tour
Strategize with parents to optimize application
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