Comprehensive planning for 12th grade students

Navigate the College Search Process

Our comprehensive package for 12th-grade students is designed for those wanting to work one-on-one with a dedicated college counselor throughout the entire application process. This includes assistance with identifying colleges, managing application deadlines, strategizing application rounds, guiding through the Common Application and school-specific applications, self-reporting transcripts, providing support with essays, supplementary materials, and resumes, preparing for interviews, and reviewing admissions decisions.

Package Details

Grade 12 includes up to 15 meetings per year. The calendar year begins July 1.

Strategize Applications and Deadlines

Once your college list is established, your counselor will guide you through every step of the application process. They will discuss devising an Early Decision and/or Early Action application plan and help you develop a strategic application timeline, ensuring that you meet critical deadlines for completing supplemental materials and application submissions.

Application Support and Guidance

Our counselors will guide you through the process of crafting compelling application materials. With their expertise, you can navigate the complexities of the Common Application, Coalition/Scoir Application, and other college-specific supplemental materials with confidence. Additionally, they will review your application ensuring that it effectively highlights your academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and leadership roles.

Construct Compelling Essays & Short Answers

Your counselor will work closely with you to brainstorm essay topics, provide constructive feedback on your drafts, and help you develop impactful narratives that showcase your unique qualities and experiences.

Interview Preparation

Our full-package includes interview preparation. Your counselor will conduct mock interviews, simulating the actual interview experience and providing you with invaluable feedback and guidance. They will help you articulate your strengths, passions, and future aspirations in a confident and compelling manner, increasing your chances of leaving a lasting impression on admission officers.

Review Admissions Decisions and Enrollment Plans

When your admissions decisions come in, we will be here to help guide your enrollment decisions. Our goal is for you to find a place you will call home for the next four years.

Transfer Guarantee

For our full-package clients, we offer a transfer guarantee. If you find yourself unhappy in your freshmen year, we will work with you free of charge to apply to colleges as a transfer student.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@thecollegenavigators.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

As a senior, is there a deadline to work with a college counselor?

Students going into their senior year that are interested in the comprehensive package will begin working with a college counselor in July. Therefore, students must be signed up prior to July, preferably before their junior year ends. However, if you are just now discovering The College Navigators, don't worry! Modified packages are available after July or hourly consultations or application reviews may be more beneficial depending where you are in the process.

What is the benefit of working with a College Counselor?

Working with a college counselor offers benefits such as expert guidance on college admissions, personalized support throughout the application process, and assistance with essay writing and mock interviews. College counselors can reduce stress, increase admissions chances, and provide access to valuable resources, ultimately helping you make informed decisions about your college journey.

Can you guarantee that my student will get into their first choice school?

No one can ethically offer this guarantee. However, we can work with your student to strategically create their college list and shape their activities and application to give them their very best chance. Our goal is to find the best fit school for your student so that they thrive and stay for four years as the transfer process can be both costly and timely.