Establish goals
Advise on ways to achieve goals
Identify and develop personal criteria and expectations
Ascertain gaps between goals and achievements
Assess academic program of study
Support embracing new challenges
Identify appropriate standardized testing
Review standardized test preparation
Discuss testing accommodations, if applicable
Access the Collegistics Organizational System
Examine graduate/transfer school list
Outline timelines
Provide tips on taking full advantage of campus visits
Categorize schools with desired specialized programs and opportunities
Evaluate student life
Explore academic options and degree programs
Match options to goals and qualifications
Use Collegistics' tools to evaluate options
Advise on protocol for contact with admissions personnel and faculty
Assess application admission plans
Assess application requirements for each school
Provide access to Collegistics advisors
Manage stress
Maximize efficiency and strategic planning
Track deadlines
Advise regarding letters of recommendation
Develop résumés
Offer interview preparation and conduct mock interview, with feedback
Guide entire essay writing process
Provide unlimited coaching to improve essay form, content, tone, grammar, style
Review application drafts
Enhance application presentation to highlight achievements and strengths
Troubleshoot application issues: formatting uploads and inserts; creating alternate forms of applications; technical glitches; etc.
Assist with responses to acceptances, denials, deferrals and waitlists
Evaluate final options to help reach matriculation decision
