Sandra Steele, Educational Consultant

Complete Program PLUS Package $3500.00
The Complete Program Plus is a comprehensive college counseling program! Students will typically meet with Sandra Steele once every six weeks from the beginning of the program. Beginning in the fall of the senior year and continuing through completion of the application process. Meetings will be scheduled on an as needed basis. Also, it includes merit and sports scholarship work and financial assistance and a free Career and Interest Survey. This program puts me on a retainer for the entire college selection process for your child. Although the number of hours vary, Sandra Steele will work with you throughout the entire process until the end of your freshman year of college.

Services included in the Complete Program Plus*:

The Self Assessment. The student participates in an in-depth session, which helps to assess their learning styles, academic priorities and goals for college. A list of colleges is developed at the conclusions of the session. The list includes potential majors along with other priorities established in the profile developed as a result of the introductory meetings.
Researching the Colleges. To eliminate the stress of the college selection process, a more detailed search and discussion of the colleges placed on the first college list will be implemented. Any additions suggested by the parent and/or child will be included at this time. The college curriculums reviewed will help the child to know what they are looking for in college that are being considered and to understand the college campuses that match these priorities.
Summer Enrichment Programs. Since colleges look favorably on these types of structured programs, I will assist the child in finding quality summer opportunities and preparation of the application for admission.
High School Course Selection. An overview of the preferential college bound courses that are desired by colleges. Develop a path for the courses to be taken while in high school to enhance the college admission options. Strategies of which courses to take when, including those offered for concurrent high school and college credit. Plan the first year of college, using the Advanced Placement credit by colleges and field of study selection, etc. to assist in a smooth transition from high school and to earn additional college credits.
College Applications. Application review, application strategies, essay idea development, essay critique and review, and protocol for the recommendations. Developing a resume and standardized test strategies are also discussed.
College Contacts. Sandra Steele will contact colleges to assess your admission potential. Phone charges included.
College Admission and Scholarship Completion Interview Preparation. Sandra Steele will review interviewing questions and assist the child in knowing what to expect during these interviews. Practice makes the interview less stressful and the child is prepared to make a good impression.
Selection of the Best Matched College. The final decision on accepting a college offer can be the most difficult of all. Independent College Counseling can help decide which school will meet the child’s profile.
The Financial Aid Process. Sandra Steele will assist with research strategies to receive scholarships based on family income or merit. In addition she will help with the financial aid forms. This is all part of the complete program.
The Freshmen Year. Sandra Steele will follow the child through at least the first year of college to ensure the proper fit and advise on college course selection.