STRATEGY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Your best moves for getting into college.
WELCOME
"Congratulations! We are pleased to offer you admission ...." That is our goal. Strategy College Admissions provides all of the strategies and tools that high school students need in order to make their college admission applications shine. We bridge the "how to" gap between busy high school counselors and students navigating the complicated and competitive world of college admissions.
SERVICES and PRICING
We provide a wide selection of college admission advice and help to students located across the United States. We are also able to work with small groups of students. A flexible range of packages are offered to fit your unique needs and budget. In addition, we frequently provide presentations to parent groups. We provide both in-person and virtual help. For pricing information and to schedule an appointment, please call or email us.
College Essays
Students must write several essays during the college application process. In addition to a long essay, colleges often ask for several short essays. Scholarship applications also frequently require separate essays. Our work with you includes:
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Brainstorming and selection of effective essay topics for long and short essays
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Getting past writer's block
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Discussion of outlines and essay structure
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Suggestions for repurposing and editing essays so that you do not waste time writing too many
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Proofreading and editing comments for spelling, punctuation, and grammar
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Setting timelines for essay drafts and meeting deadlines
​Suggested timeline: spring and summer before senior year.
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College Admission Applications
We keep you organized and on track throughout the process. Our services cover every topic from A to Z:
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Comprehensive "how to" checklists
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Calendar deadlines
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Coordinate submission of all applications and supporting materials
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Strategies for enhancing applications
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Reminders for scholarship applications
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Suggestions for resume of classes, scores, activities, jobs, community services, talents and interests
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Review of high school transcript
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Recommendations about ACT and SAT scores
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Submission of letters of recommendation
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Choice of college major and special requirements (portfolio, audition, or interview)
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Proofreading and editing suggestions
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Reminders regarding checking admission status and applying for housing
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Suggested timeline: the start of junior year through November of senior year.
Pre-College Planning
We help you to develop and refine a four year game plan to increase your chances for admission to competitive colleges.
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selection of high school classes
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strategies concerning ACT/SAT tests
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choice of extracurricular activities
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letters of recommendation
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preparation of a resume
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discussion of possible majors
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finding colleges which are a good fit
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comparisons of tuition and cost of attendance
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discussions with parents about how to afford college and apply for aid
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Suggested timeline: as soon as possible from freshman through the start of senior year.
