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SERVICES

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE: GRADES 10 - 12

8TH - FALL 10TH GRADE HOURLY GUIDANCE

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE FOR THE STUDENT ATHLETE

WORKSHOPS

HOURLY GUIDANCE & ESSAY SUPPORT

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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​COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE
10TH GRADE SPRING* - HS GRADUATION
*Space permitting, seniors can begin in the summer
if they are ready to work intensely to prepare for college applications. 

Super personalized, comprehensive guidance can begin in the spring of 10th grade. Finding and developing a personal narrative and future academic passions is a process and takes time. Diana gives a student and their family support through the entire process with a goal toward stress reduction, student personal growth, and discovering the college where your student will flourish and thrive. 

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  • 50-60 hours working with and for your student.  Meetings in person or by ZOOM. Dozens of messages & emails.

  • Support and editing up to 30 college essays. (Additional essays possible at additional cost). 

  • Student use their own account on CollegePlannerPro to organize tasks, research, calendars, communication and more. 

 

A PARTIAL LIST OF TASKS:

Please email for your complementary 30-minute consultation to discuss and learn  more about the scope of work with your student.  

 

PREPARE: EXPLORE, INSPIRE, AND PLAN

  • Meet monthly in person or by ZOOM to undertake the following program with your student:

  • Provide access and use of a professional college admission platform to stay organized, complete assignments, communicate, research colleges, and support the college search and application process. 

  • Evaluate academic performance, then craft a high school course and activity plan to meet college admissions requirements and expectations.  Explore and consider coursework beyond school, including summer programs.

  • Multiple monthly “to-do” assignments that will prepare your student for college applications. 

  • Review self-assessments and  In-depth discussions with your student to understand interests and goals in developing an overall admission plan,  and strategy. 

  • Evaluate interests, activities, and talents. Discuss and encourage opportunities to develop and take advantage of strengths and interests while exploring career paths and future majors. 

  • Offer advice on standardized tests: timing, test choice, and score interpretation.​

 

RESEARCH: ASSESSMENT, THE COLLEGE LIST, AND PREPARE SOME MORE​

  • Guidance through the college search process: choice criteria, research, assess selectivity, timeline, visits, assessments, and decisions. 

  • Deep consideration of college costs anCollaboratively prepare a customized college list of appropriate schools with a range of selectivity. 

  • Refine and define the application calendar and timeline

 

ESSAYS AND APPLICATIONS GET UNDERWAY.

  • College Essay Workshop in June before senior year.

  • Platform application plan created to provide structure, schedule and application requirements. 

  • Deep guidance on completing applications and writing thoughtful essays using the 10 Step WOW writing Method. 

  • Brainstorming, coaching & reviewing up to 30 essays in total. This includes: application essays, activity lists, scholarship and summer program essays. More essay reviews are possible at an additional cost. 

 

SUBMIT:  APPLICATION COMPLETION​

  • Finalize essays, supplemental questions, and activities list. 

  • Essay's written, edited, and polished. All essay review is done by Diana

  • All early Action and Early Decision applications are submitted before Nov. 1. A goal of submitting all applications by December 1st. 

  • Support for deferred or waitlisted Letters of Continued Interest. (LOCI)

  • Family decision discussion before committing to one college.

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PLEASE E MAIL DIANA FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS ABOUT MY COMPREHENSIVE WORK WITH YOUR STUDENT. 

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE FOR THE STUDENT ATHLETE

  •  20+ HOURS OF ADDITIONASERVICES ADDED TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE PACKAGE FOR GRADES 10 - 12

  • THE PACKAGE REQUIRES A BASIC ASSESSMENT OF ATHLETIC POTENTIAL AND DEDICATION TO PURSUING COLLEGE SPORTS PARTICIPATION

  • THE PACKAGE CAN BEGIN IN THE SPRING OF 10TH GRADE

  • MORE DETAIL ABOUT RECRUITING  FOR SWIMMERS CAN BE FOUND AT www.CollegeSwimmingRecruit.com

 

An athlete who would like to be recruited for a college sports team must be of an appropriate athletic caliber and very dedicated to their sport throughout high school.  They will need to complete all the admission tasks outlined in the Comprehensive Package as well as undertake the campaign and courtship of the recruiting process.  Recruitment can be for a scholarship but also without a scholarship. College athletic recruitment adds considerable requirements to the regular college admission process. 

 

The Student-Athlete Package adds the following guidance detailed in the tasks below.  The expectations, advice and work of a student-athlete are significantly greater than that of a regular college applicant.

 

A PARTIAL LIST OF TASKS: PLEASE EMAIL FOR A COMPLIMENTARY 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION AND LEARN THE FULL SCOPE OF SERVICES 

 

GENERAL:

  • At least five additional in depth meetings in person or by internet platform.

 

PREPARE: EXPLORE, INSPIRE AND PLAN:

  • 8+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

  • Initial assessment of athletic accomplishments and potential 

  • Discussion of the unique college experience of the college athlete.  Challenges and advantages. 

  • Development of a personal timeline. 

 

RESEARCH: ASSESSMENT, THE COLLEGE LIST AND PREPARE SOME MORE

  • 9+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

  • Introduction and discussion of the range of college programs. 

  • Research and know your program options while considering GPA and testing as well as athletics.

  • Collaboratively create the athlete’s college list which includes the range of performance levels and which must be suitable if an athlete discontinues their sport. 10-12 schools. 

 

CAMPAIGN:  INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO COLLEGE PROGRAMS:

  • 7+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

  • Guidelines for completing the on line recruiting form and coach e mail.

  • Coaching and role playing for college coach conversations and interviews.

  • Guidelines and personal review and interpretation of communication with college coaches.

 

COURTSHIP: REFINING YOUR LIST, CONVINCE THE COACH AND DRAFT YOUR APPLICATION

  • 4+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

  • Refine your list to your top five schools. (usual recruiting trip limit)

  • Application drafted and/or completed and submitted as required.

  • The Recruiting Trip:  Guidelines and discussion for invitation.

 

DECISION AND SUBMISSION:  RECRUITED ATHLETES MUST COMPLETE AN OUTSTANDING APPLICATION 

  • 5+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

  • Decide upon program and complete application as required.  

  • The “Likely Letter” and “NLI Letter Guidelines for invitation, decision and acceptance. 

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WORKSHOPS

DIANA CAN CREATE AND PRESENT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, ESSAY, AND COLLEGE RECRUITING WORKSHOPS TO A VARIETY OF COMMUNITIES  INCLUDING SCHOOLS, MENTORING ORGANIZATIONS, SCOUTS, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS,  AND SPORTS TEAMS. 

 

Links to Current or Past Workshops Flyers:

College Admissions

College Essays

College Admissions for Aspiring College Athletes

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SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOPS ON THE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION TAB. YOU WILL FIND DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE SWIMMING RECRUITING WORKSHOP IN THE TAB  AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.

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EMAIL TO DISCUSS A PRESENTATION OR PROGRAM WHICH WOULD BE MOST  BENEFICIAL FOR YOUR COMMUNITY.

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8TH - FALL OF 10TH GRADE:   HOURLY CONSULTATIONS

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Diana will coach parents and your student through the start of high school to be a more successful student and better prepared for the college admissions process. 

 

COACHING AND COUNSELING IS DONE ON AN HOURLY BASIS FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS. FOUR HOUR MINIMUM.

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POPULAR TOPICS FOR OUR CONVERSATIONS:​

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  • In depth interview of your student and family to understand high school, college, and personal goals and expectations. 

  • Skills, knowledge and coaching to navigate the high school years with greater academic and personal success.

  • Insights into the college admission process. 

  • Academic review: Review and evaluation of  transcript, class list, HS academic plan, testing and supplementary academic work. A plan suggested to meet goals. 

  • Review and advice about school classes.

  • Assessments (interests, learning style, personality) to develop student self-knowledge.

  • Exploration of extracurricular, volunteer and work experiences that match interests and strengths. or a gentle push to explore something new. activity exploration, volunteer and work and review. A plan and ideas suggested.

  • Summer program ideas and applications including essay support.

  • Time management, study and self-advocacy skills.

  • Encouragement to be curious and try new things, more deeply explore existing interests and contribute to school and community. 

  • Plenty of personal encouragement and support for student and parents. 

  • Support and advice as requested by families. 

  • Students starting in the spring of 10th grade join the comprehensive program.​​​​

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E MAIL TO INTRODUCE YOUR STUDENT AND GET UNDERWAY GUIDING YOUR STUDENT THROUGH THE EARLY YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL. 

 

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HOURLY GUIDANCE
ESSAY SUPPORT

MOST OF DIANA'S ADVISING WORK IS COMPLETED THROUGH THE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS OR WORKSHOPS.

 

HOWEVER, THERE ARE UNIQUE SITUATIONS WHEN HOURLY ADVICE IS GIVEN PARTICULARLY IF A STUDENT WISHES TO SUBMIT MORE THAN 30 ESSAYS, OR REQUIRES DIANA'S UNIQUE EXPERTISE WITH ARCHITECTURE, THE ARTS, MIT, ASIA, MUSEUMS ETC....

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E MAIL DIANA TO ARRANGE A CONVERSATION ABOUT YOUR STUDENT'S UNIQUE NEEDS. 

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