College Counseling Services for the San Rafael, CA area

• Assessment of personality and interests, to aid in linking to majors and colleges. 
• Access to organizational tools and time management of tasks needing to be completed. 
• Determination of majors,  potential careers, and possible schools.
• Work on Portfolio, brag sheet, and student resume.
• Review choice of high school courses and extracurricular activities. 
• Plan for  obtaining recommendations.
• Review deadlines and establish system to stay on track
• Begin college search and establish a list of preferred 8 for your college applications. .

Time to get down to applying to preferred schools and to best present self through essays, resumes and interviews. Weighing the pros and cons of acceptances and making final decision.  

• Prioritized List
• Applications Process guidance and supervision
• Financial Aid Review and application guidance 
• College Tour Planning 
• Tracking Deadlines
• Essay Development and Review
• Mock Interviews 
• Reviewing Pros and Cons of acceptance offers 
• Understanding the Offers and Final Decision Making 

 In addition to the services contained in the other plans this package will include :

• Reviewing psychological assessments or educational records to determine the degree of additional support that may be needed in the chosen college.
• Researching schools that have supportive services that will enable your success.
• Determine needed accommodations.

Option of followup and counseling sessions to aid in adjustment and transition once you are in your placement . 

After having developed your preferred college list, we will review the essay requirements of each. Discuss the requirements and how your essay can highlight your strengths and present how you can be an asset to the college of your choosing. This package includes choice or essay focus and editing. 

Combination of Assessment and Application Packages 

Counseling sessions to aid and support during adjustment to this major life change.