Golden Spike College Connections
Proactive Tracking
Four meetings totaling 5-6 hours* (on average), commencing in early underclassmen years.
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--Limit of 12 new enrollees per academic year--
Fee-based
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Review and develop ongoing plan for high school courses
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Discuss and explore summer activities
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Discuss and plan extracurricular activities
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Establish personal timeline for college search and application
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Enrollment in software program to offer process support for student
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Insight and updates into what colleges are looking for and current admissions trends
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Early insight into college financing
>>Choosing this package offers an excellent opportunity to thoughtfully plan both high school years and the coming college search. As campus visits are critical to identifying which colleges will be a good fit, and require considerable time and logistics, the proactive outlook can be invaluable.<<
Targeted Teamwork
Four meetings totaling 5-6 hours* (on average)
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--Limit of 12 new enrollees per academic year--
Fee-based
A smaller bite of the comprehensive plan for students in need of guidance in a specific area of the college search, admissions and financing process. A targeted plan will be tailored to individual needs. Examples include:
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Review of financial plan and instruction on process
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Major and career direction, including personality testing and assessment
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Researching colleges and logistics for campus visits
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Review of college list and advice on adjustments
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Plan of action for search and application
These may be addressed individually or in combination, based on needs.
Comprehensive Consulting Plan
A series of 14 meetings totaling 18 hours* (on average), along with ongoing support and communication, commencing late sophomore to early junior year (or later).
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--Limit of eight new clients for 2020-2021 academic year--
Fee-based
Through a four-phase progression—Assessment, Exploration, Application and Decision—a structured yet tailored process will guide you on a steady track toward identifying and applying for your college destination.
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Identify and articulate student’s intellectual interests, strengths, talents and college and career goals (includes personality testing and assessment)
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Evaluate academic record and standardized testing propensity and needs
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Discuss important factors in choosing a college
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Determine preferences regarding academic environment, campus location, social environment, extracurricular offerings and budgetary parameters
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Establish action plan and personalized timeline for school search and application process
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Hone academic path
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Develop plan for campus visits
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Illustrate and explain financial aid process
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Share initial and refined, curated “right fit” college lists
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Discuss and plan summer activities
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Brainstorm and develop essay topics
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Offer guidance on all aspects of college application process
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Review and compare financial aid packages
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Discussion of final choice
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Drive your golden spike in the ground!
In addition to the above outline, services will include:
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Enrolling in software program to offer process support for student
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Offering insight into what colleges are looking for and current admissions trends
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Instructing on smart and efficient college research techniques
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A knowledgeable and dedicated focus on financing your college education
An initial 30- to 40-minute Inquiry is designed to introduce you to our comprehensive service and is offered free of charge.
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*Each hour of stated meeting time is indicative of an additional 1.5-2 hours of work on behalf of client as well.
Better Late...
Rising Seniors
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*Limit of six clients per application season
Hourly
Personalized action plan based on individual needs. Focus on college list, application process, financial aid and/or campus visits as determined in consultation.
Proactive Talking
Transfer Portal
Current College Students
If your college landing place is not working out for any reason, do not be discouraged-
you are not alone. We will tailor a process to your needs.