I provide students and families the individual attention they want and need during the often stressful and confusing college admissions process.
As a high school counselor for fourteen years, I understand the stress the college application process creates for both students and parents. I also know first-hand that school counselors are often overworked and cannot give students the individual attention they want and need. For high school seniors, Collins College Consulting helps students optimally market themselves and apply for college by assisting students in the school selection process, essay brainstorming and development, and college application review. I also assist them in identifying and applying for scholarship opportunities.
It is never too early to start! I have worked extensively with both the college and scholarship processes and know that the most successful (and less stressed) applicants are ones who started the process when they were in late middle school/early high school. Course selection, SAT/ACT preparation, and extra-curricular and leadership activities are just some of the areas students often need assistance with as they navigate through high school.
I thoroughly enjoy learning about student’s individual strengths and interests. What works well for one student does not necessarily work for the next. My process emphasizes self-discovery, understanding a student’s key strengths and passions and positioning the student’s communication materials (applications, resume, essays) to optimally market the student for these purposes.
Why use Collins College Consulting:
• I provide individual attention to students and their parents in a professional, confidential, and compassionate manner.
• Time is valuable and students require someone with a flexible schedule. I work hard work to maximize the effectiveness of the time you spend in communication with me by using phone, text, email, and personal meetings when necessary.
• I understand how overwhelming the college planning, application, and selection process can be for everyone involved. I help reduce stress and tension between students and parents so that everyone can better enjoy the student’s senior year.
• I connect students with meaningful community service and enrichment programs that build character and experience.
• I assist students in creating a list of colleges that work for them and will offer them the best chance for success and happiness in the future.
• I help eliminate the worry about meeting application deadlines and requirements.
• I help families organize the seemingly endless paperwork.
• I help students illustrate their unique qualities, talents, and experiences through college application essays.
• I assist students with scholarship searches and applications.
• I provide up-to-date career, scholarship, and financial aid information.
