College Planning Services

Attending college is an expensive, but worthwhile endeavor. It takes planning to ensure you are selecting a field of study and school that is a good fit for you. Having a good fit will increase your chance of success and it will increase the likelihood of completing your degree on time. To help you make a plan to reach higher education, CollegeLine Consulting offers personalized advice and direction to students and their parents on the following topics: 

GRADES 9-11

• An overview of the college application process
• Selecting high school courses and extracurricular activities
• Résumé writing
• Taking a career assessment and exploring career interests
• ACT or SAT scheduling and determining which test to take
• Understanding different types of colleges
• Options to consider for financing a college education
• Determining preferred college features
• Developing a strategy for creating a list of potential colleges
• Researching colleges and programs and visiting colleges

GRADES 11-12

• Refining the college list
• Understanding types of applications to submit and deadlines
• Knowing how and when to complete college applications
• Brainstorming essay topics and short form answers
• Review of essays and short-form answers with edit suggestions
• Review of college applications prior to submission
• Understanding financial aid offers
• Resources for applying for scholarships
• Making a final choice when decision letters are received

OTHER TOPICS 

• Homeschooled: Items to include in your application
• The college transfer process and what to consider
• Considerations for students with learning differences/disabilities
• Considerations for students with food allergies/intolerances