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)
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ONE (1) Introduction Session for New Students and Families.
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TWO (2) Sessions with College Admissions Counselor
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Four Year Planning – High School Course Selection
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Extracurriculars – Planning of High School Extracurricular Activities
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Creating a Personalized Test Preparation Plan
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Career and Interest Assessments
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Researching Best Fit Colleges for Student’s Interest
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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