Services Offered
Initial consultation with family including an assessment of academic record, extracurricular activities and activities outside of high school.
Initial college discussion of school preferences including public vs. private, size of school and location.
Drafting of initial college interest list after research and ongoing discussions with both student and parents.
Review of standardized test preparation options, including referral to appropriate test prep service.
Develop a timeline for standardized testing.
Ongoing strategizing with regard to standardized test selection and amount of testing.
Assistance with course selection for the second semester of junior year.
Consultation regarding ongoing extracurriculars and activities outside of high school.
Meeting with family to discuss possible college visits beginning as early as summer after sophomore year.
Discussions about teachers to approach at the conclusion of junior year for commitment to provide teacher recommendations in the fall.
Introduction of the Common App and other pertinent applications and development of a timeline for completing applications.
Financial aid basics.
Brainstorming of essay topics.
Ongoing college application evaluation, including continuing review and editing of all essays required.
Narrowing of college list and finalizing of applications to be completed.
Strategy sessions with student and family regarding possible Early Decision and Early Admission applications.
Review of all applications submitted.
Conducting of mock interview.
Guidance on waitlists, deferrals and rejections, including continuing interest documentation.
Consultation on final college decision, including evaluation of acceptances and financial aid offers.
Option 1: Comprehensive Counseling Package: $7500 for all services
The goal of comprehensive counseling is to help high school students identify, apply and gain admission and financial aid at colleges that are the right fit for the student. Students may begin this process with Solomon College Advising as early as freshman year of high school and select from a menu of services that include pre-college planning, selection of colleges that are appropriate targets for the student, guidance through the admissions process, scholarship and financial aid assistance, and help with decision-making related to choosing the college to attend. The price is the same whether you sign up as a freshman or a junior so families are encouraged to sign up early in high school. Students receive 40-80 hours of coaching, based on their needs and desires. Coaching may be performed face-to-face, by Zoom or via shared Google docs. Most coaching uses a mix of all of these communication methods. This package is available to US Domestic students.
Option 2: College-Related Hourly Assistance: $200 per hour
Primarily for seniors. This allows Bradley to work with a student that is merely looking to fine-tune their applications prior to submitting.