YOURSEARCHSIMPLIFIED
College Admission Coaching
The process of researching and applying to college is no easy task. From knowing where to start the process, to understanding how to research colleges effectively and navigating the financial aid world, there is no shortage of hurdles. Working with a coach can ease the stress, increase your motivation and open your mind to different opportunities. Below are the stages we guide students through starting with igniting the partnership and ending with making a final decision.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
Stage 1: Ignite
This process is only successful when the student is engaged in the work. In our initial sessions, the goal is to IGNITE the confidence and desire to explore their postsecondary options.
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Get to know each other
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Build a relationship
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Create an agreed upon road map for the journey
Stage 4: Generate
Now it is time to generate a list of schools that meet the criteria determined by your child. Special consideration will be given for students looking for a unique experience such as an arts education, athletics, or searching for a college specializing in disabilities.
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Select colleges that are strong academic, social, and financial matches.
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Determine test policies of schools.
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Research scholarships, special programs offered.
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Plan visits.
Stage 2: Introspection
Now it is time for self exploration. We will utilize various assessments to identify passions, values, interests and strengths. This is critical to identifying schools that will be strong matches.
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Personality Assessments
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Career Assessments
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Values Clarification
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Motivational Interviewing
Stage 5: Attack
Now it is time to start applying to college. This includes completing the common app, writing essays and completing all other requirements. Students should begin this process in the SUMMER before their senior year.
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Determine the application portal required
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Identify deadlines and application timelines
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Complete all parts of application(s)
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Follow your high school process for requesting transcripts and letters
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Submit any additional scholarship or special program applications.
Stage 3: Research
Students will learn what websites and search engines to use when researching colleges and what information and factors are important to read about. Time will be spent investigating a college website for relevant information.
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Dissect a college website
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Identify priority factors in a college
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Creating wish lists
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Narrowing college list
Stage 6: Decide
The journey is almost over and now it is time to decide on which college to attend. We will create a pro/con lists in order to decide which college to choose.
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Recognize all admission offers awarded
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Re-examine priorities
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Understand all the financial aid offers
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Compare offers and programs
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MAKE A FINAL DECISION
SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Disability Services and Athletic Recruiting
Disability Services in College
Students with learning disabilities succeed in environments where they are challenged, appropriately supported, and valued. Many colleges offer accommodations and services to support students with learning disabilities. :
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Helping students identify what services and accommodations they require when attending college.
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Providing clarity around the differences in accommodations/services provided in the K-12 environment versus in college.
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Guiding students through the college research process with a special lens in investigating disability services provided at each college.
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Selecting a list of schools that match the student' priorities.
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Discussing best practices for sharing the student's disability and possible impact in the college application.
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Providing necessary supports enabling students to independently complete all college applications on time.
Athletic Recruiting
As a former college athlete and high school coach, I understand the desire to continue your athletic career in college. The thrill of competition, comradery with teammates, and the opportunity to continue participation in a sport you love, all drive the desire to play in college. Simplified Search provides guidance through:
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Helping athletes identify a realistic playing level in college.
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Supporting active communication with college coaches.
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Clarifying NCAA recruiting rules and timelines for your specific sport.
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Counseling the ups and downs experienced through the recruiting process.
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Offering an unbiased sounding board when making a final decision.