Montecito Academy services students in the Santa Barbara, Summerland, Carpinteria, and Goleta areas. We specialize in both individual and group instruction for students of all subjects in grades K-12. Our students come from private, public, and home school programs. Our goal is to meet the academic, physical, and emotional challenges of our students.
College planning, search, and application for college-bound students grades 7-12; and transfer students. With over 22 years of public school counseling experience and providing private consulting since 2010, Cindy Cole serves students with up-to-date information on all aspects of how to find a good fit college, present a "niche" profile, and preserve the family relationship. By following assigned steps unique to the student, deadlines are not missed and time spent on the process is less stressful. She uses organizational software and supports use of local school systems, such as Naviance. College Essay Organizer and merit scholarship search helps those seeking admittance to private schools. Personality Profiles help find schools that fit the student better; help with college visits and interviews also provided; email broadcasts of events and things to do. Working with students with learning differences is a specialty.
There are more than 4000 colleges and universities in the USA alone. Let's find a school where you will thrive. I know the college admission process and can reduce stress, arguments, and guide you in all aspects of the preparation and application process.I focus on finding each student the right academic, social, and economic fit so they become the person they were meant to be.
"My educational goal for the children I work with is to identify limitations and free them, so that children are happy, engaged participants, who explore their unique individual interests, and develop their full academic and artistic potential. After-school care, mentoring, and tutoring provide models for independence and practices of life-long learning. Increased self-awareness and new skills give children and parents' confidence, insight, resilience, and new perspectives about learning."
