Senior Year Intensive

Senior Year Intensive

You have your college list or a tentative college list. You have taken your standardized tests. Yet, you are still feeling stuck and a bit unsure of yourself. This program is designed for 12th graders who need help with their college essays, applications, and supplemental materials.

Your counselor will provide direction, expertise and help you work your way through the applications in a structured and efficient manner.

This program includes 18 hours of personalized support via Zoom. It covers help refining your college list (if needed), ongoing essay support, and unlimited communication via email and text. Additional support can be added as needed.

High school students profile view in class taking notes

Program highlights:

  • 18 hours of one-on-one college advising sessions

  • Evaluation of student’s record, including high school transcript, standardized test results (if applicable), and any relevant documentation including IEPs or 504 accommodations

  • Personalized timeline and strategic plan for the college process that addresses recommendation letter requests, interviewing, application preparation, and more

  • Refinement of your personalized college list

  • Access to College Planner Pro© software program

  • Suggested ways to demonstrate interest in colleges
  • Resume and activity list development or editing

  • Essay topic brainstorming and writing instruction

  • 20+ hours of back-end application support that includes essay feedback, editing and proofreading

  • Recommendations for application strategy: what makes you unique?

  • Interview preparation

  • Time management assistance and deadline oversight

  • Overall peace of mind from knowing you are being supported by licensed professionals with institutional knowledge

  • Ongoing essay support

“Without Sara’s guidance, I would have been infinitely more overwhelmed during the college application process. Between navigating and inputting information into the Common App and her inspirational grounding exercises used to help generate topics for my main essay, working with Sara not only eased the stress of applying, but also revealed to me my own inner curiosity about the next chapter of my life. Her willingness and patience in aiding my essay writing fortified my confidence in my writing skills and, thanks to her expertise in crafting applications, helped me keep in mind the importance of appealing to my readers. Every session with Sara felt personally curated and intentional, and thanks to her, I was able to feel proud of the application I sent to Haverford College, and was accepted. Furthermore, when I decided to enter the daunting transfer application process mid-way throughout my years at Haverford, reconnecting with Sara helped me craft a successful application that showcased my strengths during a busy college semester. To this day, I still implement writing tactics that Sara shared with me and remember her advice when I send in applications for academic/career-related opportunities.”

– Dylan