Students

College Search Strategies works with you, the individual, on the entire college search and application process. The services complement those of your high school guidance department. We cannot guarantee any results, but we are confident you will be happy with your choices.

“I wanted to thank you for your help with my college process. I took a gap year in 2020 and am now in my second year. I absolutely love Colorado College and I would be happy to talk to anyone interested in attending. The block schedule is incredible and I have found a great community of friends.”
— Evelyn (Student)

The College Search typically includes the following steps:

  1. A review of your high school transcript, and suggestions for future coursework.

  2. An assessment of your strengths and weaknesses, both academic and extracurricular.

  3. Discussions and assessments to identify your interests and passions, both academic and career.

  4. Suggestions for standardized test (SATs, ACTs) timelines, prep and recommendations for tutoring, if desired.

  5. Development of a preliminary college list, beginning as soon as you're ready in your late Sophomore or Junior Year. Your list will be fluid. You will continue to fine tune and finalize it by late September Senior Year, even as you begin work on applications.

  6. Brainstorming and writing effective Common App, UC PIQs and supplemental college essays. You will write the essays yourself. College Search Strategies provides 10 writing steps to assure that you have fully answered the prompts. 

  7. Assistance in planning college visits and preparation for college interviews.

  8. Organization for the entire application process, and confidence that ALL pieces of your college applications are completed in a timely fashion, 2 weeks ahead of deadlines.

Services are offered as part of an all-inclusive package.

Please contact College Search Strategies for more information and an initial appointment.