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Starks College Connection offers several packages designed to meet the needs of the college bound student.
Comprehensive package: This option provides
ongoing consultation and support throughout the college application process. Laurie makes an assessment
of the student's strengths, interests, goals and needs, including the family’s financial parameters.
This criterion is reviewed in order to develop a list of schools that match the characteristics identified
by the family. She provides advice on college visits with tips on how to gather information that will
assist the student to narrow their options and find the right fit. As the application process begins,
Laurie provides assistance with each step of the process including organization, timelines, application
review, resume development, advice and critique of essay development, interviews and more. Laurie will be
involved as much as you need her from start to finish.
Recommended for college-bound students in grades 9, 10 and 11.
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Free introductory meeting with parent(s) and student for the purpose of clarifying and discussing expectations and services (no obligation). |
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One-on-one counseling with student to explore their unique interests, passions,
gifts and values. |
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Advice regarding high school coursework, transcript review and development
of extracurricular interests. |
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Research and identification of “best fit” colleges based on the desires and academic record of each student. |
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Organize application tasks using online Student Portal. |
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Information on how to gain the most from campus visits. |
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Interview preparation, including coaching and mock interviews. |
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Development of college essay topics and editing of all college essays. |
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Assistance in preparing and proofing all applications. |
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Guidance creating the resume or activities list. |
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Up-to-date information on the newest changes in college admissions trends. |
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Test score review and planning including PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject tests, ACT and AP Exams. |
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Strategies regarding various admissions programs (i.e. Rolling, Early Action, Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action). |
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Assistance with responding to a waitlist offer, if necessary. |
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Personalized Information Roadmap binder about applying to colleges, making
college visits, preparing for interviews, attending college fairs, taking college entrance exams, financial aid,
athletics and other helpful materials. |
Senior package: Up to ten meetings for student
or student and parents. This plan is for students who are well along in the college planning process,
but need help with essays and the application process. This package is restricted to students who
have a defined major and a valid preliminary college list. For students who do not meet such criteria,
we recommend the Comprehensive package, even in senior year.
This package is subject to availability based on current client caseloads.
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Review of academic records. |
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Analysis of Reach/Target/Likely Schools for preliminary list based on student statistics |
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Guidance in senior year testing strategies. |
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Management of the application process and deadlines using the Student Portal. |
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Assistance in completing the Common Application, Texas Common Application or other college
applications, including supplements. |
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College visit and interview preparation. |
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Essay brainstorming and review. |
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Resume review. |
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Individualized attention to any questions regarding the college application process. |
Special Circumstances: In addition, an hourly rate
of $150.00 per hour can be negotiated for special circumstances, such as essay review and revision.
A three-hour minimum fee of $450.00 is required paid at first meeting.
“Do What You Are” Personality Assessment: Starks College Connection is pleased
to announce that the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test called “Do What You Are” is now being offered to
SCC students. This test is used in business and education for career counseling, team building, conflict
resolution, and management development. Starks College Connection uses this test to promote understanding
between students and parents by revealing the student’s preferred communication style. “Do What You Are”
demonstrates that so-called “random behavior” is actually predictable, based on a person’s view of the world
and expressed preferences between poles of four scales: extraversion and introversion, sensing and intuition,
thinking and feeling, and judging and perceiving. These preferences define one of four main temperaments and
one of 16 distinct personality types, each with its own way of looking at the world, each with its own strengths
and personal challenges. SCC will use this information as another tool in helping students determine college
majors and careers, for those who are unsure of which direction to go.
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