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Collegistics began working with students in 2007, and has advised over 100 students to date. Read more at The Collegistics Story.
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The five partners of Collegistics have diverse backgrounds ranging from science to law to publishing. All are actively immersed in issues affecting education. We invite you to learn more about each of us at Who Are We?.
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We are members of NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors) and NYSACAC (New York State Association of College Admission Counselors). In addition to attending local and national conferences, we meet with admissions counselors to keep abreast of current trends in college admissions.
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With five partners we cover a lot of territory. We regularly visit campuses, meet with admissions officers, and keep up-to-date with new developments and distinctive offerings at many schools.
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The right time to start varies from family to family. Whether you begin in 9th or 12th grade, Collegistics meets your individual needs.
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Our students come from a range of public and independent high schools throughout the country. We have extensive experience with the various curricula, grading profiles, and college placements of the schools our students attend.
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Our students have a wide variety of abilities, needs, and interests and apply to schools at all levels of selectivity.
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Do you have experience working with students with learning differences, ADHD, or other disabilities?
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Yes, we have helped many students whose needs for support range from specialized, comprehensive programs to more commonly available disability services and accommodations. Our goal is to identify and match appropriate options offered by colleges to our students' specific needs.
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We have worked with student-athletes, understanding the complexities and requirements of the recruitment process.
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Yes, we have worked with students applying to programs requiring or accepting submission of portfolios in art, music, dance and media.
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Every student is assigned a team of two specific advisors who work closely with the family throughout the process. Students further benefit from the flow of ideas and information among their team and all the Collegistics partners. Read more about our team approach.
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Yes, we have enjoyed worked with many families with twins. Whether you choose separate or overlapping advisory teams, Collegistics, as a partnership of five, is uniquely positioned to offer what works best for your family.
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We are based in Westchester and work from our homes, creating an environment in which students feel supported and comfortable.
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Our students come from across the nation and even overseas. If a student does not live near enough to meet with us in person, he or she receives the benefits of the multilayered team approach via technology, including video chat and email.
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Collegistics understands that students and their parents lead extremely busy lives. We are fully committed to meeting the needs of our students and believe that our availability, including weekends and evenings, is essential to a successful working relationship.
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Essay writing is the most time-intensive step in the application process. We diagram, organize, and prioritize the essay questions to maximize efficiency and minimize duplicative effort. We prompt, coax, discuss, and teach. Our supportive process leads students to produce their best work.
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Collegistics is uniquely equipped to prepare students for interviews. After being coached by their advisory team, students schedule a formal "mock interview" with a Collegistics partner they have not previously met, simulating the actual interview experience. Post-interview feedback and constructive pointers/suggestions complete the process.
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While Collegistics does not provide tutoring services, we offer our clients a comprehensive list of highly recommended tutors for both academic coursework and standardized test preparation.
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Students enthusiastically report about their experiences at college. We seek our students' feedback through follow-up questionnaires and appreciate their informed insight.
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Collegistics offers advising services for transfer applicants. Feel free to contact us or email us at info@collegistics.com for more information or see Transfer/Graduate Students.
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Collegistics offers advising services for students applying to graduate and professional schools. Feel free to contact us or email us at info@collegistics.com or go to Transfer/Graduate Students.
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Collegistics considers the issue of privacy a serious matter and maintains strict confidentiality.
