Evaluate academic, personal, & extracurricular background. Guide selection of appropriate & desired colleges, and assess chances at each. Develop a time line for the admissions process. Guide students to identify 'hooks' & strengths to highlight on their application. Help with specialized arts program selection and admissions, as well as planning for the specific requirements of the artistic review process. Assist in every aspect of the application (excluding financial aid): selection of essay topics, editing of essays & short answer questions, presentation of extracurricular achievements & academic recognition. Guide students in how to solicit the most effective letters of recommendation from teachers & guidance counselors, as well as supplemental recommendations. Suggest ways to make the most of college visits & appropriate contact with professors, admissions officers, coaches, alumni, & students Work with the student on how to continually express interest in particular colleges, often a factor in the admissions process. Prepare a student for alumni and on-campus interviews through mock interviews and offering tips. For sophomores and juniors, assist with course planning, testing schedule, extracurricular choices, and summer activities (including admissions, if applicable). Provide support and honest feedback through every step of the process, including waitlists (if necessary) and guide in choosing a college once acceptances are offered.

Website: college-wise.com

Phone: (802) 309-0764

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Harborside Pl and Harborside Financial Center