SERVICES

Personalized, thoughtful and strategic guidance on all aspects of the college process from start to finish!

College Counseling

Barbara works with a limited number of students each year in order to ensure personalized, focused and thoughtful guidance. Students can work with her on an hourly basis, via a 10 hour block of hours or specifically on college application completion.

Since no two students are alike, her work with each student is adapted to meet his or her individual needs. Some students need more assistance compiling a college list and others need more assistance completing their applications. Some need firm deadlines to manage their work and others work best with more flexibility. There is no “one-size-fits all” approach to her college counseling practice.

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WE GIVE YOU OPTIONS Hourly, Targeted, or Application Plans

Grades 10-11

Targeted Plan (10 hours of college counseling assistance) – For students and parents who want the assistance of a professional consultant with parts of the college process such as selecting high school classes, reviewing extracurricular activities and academic progress, mapping out a testing plan, developing a college list and completing applications. The time can be used at any point throughout high school and on any piece of the college process.

Hourly – For students and parents who want advice on a specific topic or assistance with a few areas of the college process.

Grade 12

Application Plan (4 hours of application assistance) – For students who want assistance completing their college applications as thoughtfully, thoroughly and effectively as possible. Students meet individually to work on their applications and supplements.

Targeted Plan (10 hours of college counseling assistance) – For students who want assistance with a number of pieces of the college process such as reviewing academic progress, creating and fine-tuning a college list, preparing for college visits and interviews, brainstorming essay ideas and completing college applications. Students schedule time as needed and it can be used on any piece of the college process.

Hourly– For students who want advice on a specific topic or assistance with a few areas of the college process.

College Transfer

Hourly – For students in their 1st or 2nd year of college who are seeking assistance with the transfer application process.

Examples of the Services Provided

• Academic Record Review: Barbara reviews the student’s academic record and program in the context of his or her high school curriculum.  She helps students strategize future course selections that take into account their interests and academic strengths, as well as the college admissions process.

• SAT, ACT: Barbara helps students map out a two year testing timeline and strategy that is sensitive to the student’s academic background, outside commitments and personal preferences.

• Activities Review: The review of a student’s extracurricular activities and hobbies enables Barbara to gain insight into his or her interests.  She reviews activities (school, outside of school, community service, hobbies, summer, employment, etc.) with the college admissions process in mind and provides recommendations.

• College List Development and Admissions Strategy: Based on pertinent information, Barbara works with students to compile a preliminary list of colleges and universities. Once the college list is finalized, relevant admissions strategy is discussed.

• College Visits and Interview Preparation: As students and parents begin to visit colleges and universities, Barbara assists them with their visit plan and helps students prepare for college interviews.

• Choosing Recommenders: While learning about students’ academic experiences, interests and strengths, Barbara helps them discern the most effective teachers to ask for their letters of recommendation.

• Essays: Barbara helps students brainstorm essay ideas, determine a schedule to complete college admissions essays, and reviews essay drafts.

• Applications: Barbara meets individually with students to assist them with the thorough completion of their college applications. The goal is to ensure their applications most effectively and thoughtfully relay who they are, as well as their strengths and talents. The hope is to have all applications finished by mid-December!

• College Choice: Barbara assists students with the analysis of their college options and their final college choice (unless the student has been offered admission under a binding early decision agreement).

**Disclosure** – Bergman College Consulting LLC makes every good faith effort, utilizing extensive knowledge and expertise, to thoughtfully assist students with the services noted above. However, admissions outcome is not and cannot be guaranteed, and is not part of the services rendered.**