College Counseling

STEAM Academy College Counseling Program will Guide you to get into your Dream College

Our mission is to build a solid and holistic foundation for success in high school and college admissions! Get the guidance that you need from 9th grade through the college applications process as a high school senior. We combine a select group of elite experts with a personalized approach, guiding students to a place where they can thrive. We help you select suited classes, attend appropriate extracurricular activities during high school years, and make the right college choices!

FRESHMAN PACKAGE (9th Graders)

  • ONE (1) Introduction Session for New Students and Families.  

  • TWO (2) Sessions with College Admissions Counselor

  • Four Year Planning – High School Course Selection

  • Extracurriculars – Planning of High School Extracurricular Activities

  • Creating a Personalized Test Preparation Plan

  • Career and Interest Assessments

  • Researching Best Fit Colleges for Student’s Interest

  • Planning for Summer Programs to Give Students an Edge

SOPHOMORE PACKAGE (10th Graders)

  • ONE (1) Introduction Session for New Students and Families. 
  • FOUR (4) Sessions with College Admissions Counselor
  • Assessing the Student’s Profile
  • Analyzing the Transcript, Mapping out High School Course Plan and filling in any Gaps
  • Identifying Extracurricular and Summer Activities, as well as Leadership Opportunities
  • Creating a Personalized Testing Preparation Plan for the ACT®, SAT®, PSAT®, and more
  • Reviewing Career and Interest Assessments
  • Planning for Summer Programs to Give Students an Edge 

JUNIOR PACKAGE (11th Graders)

  • One (1) FREE Introduction Session for New Students and Families. 
  • EIGHT (8) Monthly Sessions with College Admissions Counselor
  • Four (4) Sessions with College Admissions Essay Coach
  • Coursework Selection for Junior Year
  • Major Selection
  • Personalized College List, tailored to Student’s Profile and Interests
  • Final Review of Students’ Top Choice Application Forms – Naviance and Common App
  • Financial Aid & Scholarship Search 
  • Development of Essay Writing Skills
  • Strategy for Recommendation Letters
  • Development of Resume
  • Guidance on Interview Preparation, Deferrals, Waitlist, & Final College Selection

SENIOR PACKAGE (12th Graders - First Semester)

  • One (1) FREE Introduction Session for New Students and Families. 
  • Eight (8) Sessions with College Admissions Counselor
  • Four (4) Sessions with College Admissions Essay Coach
  • Development of Resume
  • Major Selection
  • Creating a Personalized College List
  • Learning about Campus Visiting Strategies
  • Essays – Brainstorming and Review
  • Planning for the Application Process
  • Application Review
  • Guidance on Interview Preparation
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Applications
  • Waitlist Strategy
  • Final College Selection