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• College Search, Selection and Support Services

• Individualized support to give you exactly what you need

• Proven methods for choosing the right colleges for you

• Assistance writing college essays that stand out

• A plan to emphasize your strengths

• Interview tips boosting confidence and improving technique

• Online Test Preparation Services

• The only SAT/ACT/PSAT Online Video-Based Test Preparation at a fraction of the cost

• Video-based service offers each student a private “e-Tutor”

• Most affordable, effective way to maximize your standardized test scores, creating more admissions opportunities

• Click here to receive expert instruction, raise your scores AND get your College Connections discount

• Career and Assessment Services

• Make your "major" decision about college

• Save money by graduating on time

• Have clear goals while in college

• Be professionally evaluated using nationally acclaimed assessment tools

• College Financial Planning Services

• Receive complimentary calculation of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

• Learn how to reduce your EFC, increase aid eligibility, and save for or reduce the cost of college

• Take the confusion out of the college financial process

• Athletic Recruitment Services

• Prepare and execute the collegiate recruiting process

• Speaking Event Services

• Book a College Connections speaker at your school, club, organization or workplace

• College Connections will work with you to structure a seminar to advise your group about the college admissions process and how to best prepare for success

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College Search, Selection and Support Services

  Initially:

• The student's high school profile, all high school transcripts, projected courses, extracurricular projects and activities, honors, awards and outstanding talents are recognized and assessed
• The student's successes, endeavors, achievements and methods to emphasize those strengths are carefully polished
• Recommendations are made on ways in which the student can utilize the knowledge and experiences gained in high school 
• Students are exposed to numerous colleges to further explore interests
• Selection factors to consider schools are carefully discussed
• Preliminary college lists are drafted after thorough evaluation

  College Search:

• Specific selection factors that include all the variables that students look for in a university are analyzed until a final college list is formulated and all applications are successfully submitted
• Thorough review of the students’ extracurricular and academic background is reviewed
• Guidance provided through the Early Decision/ Early Action decision making process
• A specific work plan to ensure that all applications and supporting materials are completed well ahead of deadlines
• Students' interests and achievements are carefully matched with appropriate universities
• Information regarding current college admission opportunities and unique programs are communicated

  College Visits and Tours:

• Suggestions on college visits and tours are discussed, encouraged and planned when requested 
• A list of suggested questions and tips to use while on tour is provided
• The College Connection Counselor visits institutions around the country to relay the most current information
• Professionals in admission offices are contacted on an as needed basis

  Brag Sheet:

• The polished list of extracurricular activities will show a commitment, continuity of participation and contributions in all activities
• Methods of how the different colleges like this information conveyed will be addressed

  Portfolio:

• Specialized talent of student such as; musician, athlete, dancer, actor, math/science, writer, artist or photographer (as examples) often require additional materials be sent to prospective colleges
• Detailed specialized requirements for auditions and/or additional applications are the focus and careful review of all materials is provided
• Oversee recommendation letter requests from coaches, directors, mentors and other outside of school sources

  Essays/Personal Statements:

• Brainstorm essay topics and develop ideas
• Revisions and careful editing are ongoing
• Detailed suggestions for content, correct structure and vocabulary are provided
• Essays are used to emphasize the student’s own voice and reveal the strength of character
• The student's writing style improves with the individualized assistance to reflect his/her charisma and confidence, keeping a positive tone throughout the writing
• Constantly focus on format and style in each application

  Letters of Recommendation:

• Work with student on who to ask, how to best approach them and what to provide each writer
• Help  students write about their experiences which helps the students’ teachers and counselors write more effective letters of recommendation
• Help obtain letters from people outside the school environment

  Interviews:

• Students are taught about college interviewing and are informed of some crucial tips to remember during the interview
• A thorough list of possible interview questions is provided and therefore the student knows approximately what questions to expect and how to best answer them
• A list of questions to ask the interviewer is also provided
• Students feel more comfortable during their college interviews so that they make an excellent impression

  Expressed Interest:

• After the applications are submitted, expressed interest is important and College Connections gives careful Do’s and Don’t
• Expressed Interest can, at times, be a crucial component in the admissions process

  Submitting the Application:

• After polishing personal statements, brag sheets and any required supplementary materials, all of the student's applications are submitted paper or paperless, depending what the specific university would like
• All of the student’s applications are reviewed before submitting
• Trouble spots are identified and improved prior to submission
• Up to date admission requirements are thoroughly researched

  Support:

• College Connections has the expertise to help the student and the parents with ALL of their questions and concerns throughout the entire process
• Students are presented in the best light to maximize their potential of getting admitted to the school of their choice
• College Connections provides extensive phone, email, fax and face to face communication

  Final College Selection:

• When acceptances are received, the student and the parents receive help in making their decisions
• Start to finish continuous support