College Advising

Our Observations

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• The earlier you start planning the better. Course planning in freshman and sophomore years helps make the best use of your time in high school. 

 

• Summers are a great time to visit colleges, participate in career-oriented activities, and get ahead on college applications and essays.

 

• Students typically apply to between 9 and 15 colleges. Some students submit over 15 applications.

 

Get Started

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1. Schedule a 30-min complimentary phone consultation to discuss your situation, timeline, and goals.
    

2. Decide whether an Advising Package or À La Carte College Advising is best for you.
    

3. Move forward based on your selection. 

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Packages

 

Comprehensive College Application Package

• Designed for juniors and seniors and their families who want calm, expert advising throughout the college search process and comprehensive assistance with applications to 12 U.S. universities

  • Students must add a college to their list at least two months prior to their chosen application cycle’s deadline (Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision).

  • Colleges added within two months of a deadline will be considered “late additions,” and any related assistance from HPL will be subject to HPL availability.

• Includes dedicated online student folder to organize and manage the college application process

• Get to know yourself: personality, learning style, interests, and career self-assessments

• Assess current coursework and four-year academic plan

• Develop extracurricular & leadership resume

• Discuss and/or plan standardized testing timeline for PSAT/NMSQT, SAT or ACT, and SAT Subject Tests

• Understand the college admissions process and applications components

• Research colleges, majors and potential career paths

• Discuss college visits and demonstrated interest

• Develop a balanced college list and realistic application timeline and strategy

• Manage the completion and submission of applications by deadlines

• Brainstorm and provide feedback on personal statements and supplemental essays

• Build awareness of financial aid options 

• Help assess options based on admission offers

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Freshman and/or Sophomore Year Advising Package

• Services begin July 1 prior to the "rising" academic year and end on June 30 of that academic year. 

• Get to know yourself: personality, learning style, interests, and career self-assessments

• Discuss how to make the most of high school and prepare for college

• Assess current coursework and four-year academic plan

• Discuss standardized testing

• Research and identify extracurricular opportunities and develop extracurricular & leadership resume

• Plan for summer

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À La Carte College Advising

• Best for families who would like advice on specific topics, such as college list development, application assistance, resume development, essay brainstorming and review, and standardized testing recommendations