South Shore College Consulting
College Support for Students & Parents
Interview Guidance
Some colleges require college interviews and other colleges make this optional. We can help with giving interview strategies, conduct mock interviews with your student, and help your student gain confidence in how to handle the college interview.
Our Services
Our Student and Parent College Preparation Consulting plan includes the following services for every client:
Essay Writing Process
The college essay and the essay writing process can be stressful for students. Some students have trouble determining how to start while others already have a draft of an essay. But many students choose a topic without thoughtful consideration or write about something to satisfy a school assignment or to “get it over” quickly and end up writing an essay that is not meaningful or one that may not create the best impact for their schools or majors.
We help all along the way--from brainstorming topics (or additional topics) for essays, to tips on essay construction and revision to create an essay you’ll be truly proud to send. And it’s not just about the college essay. Writing is in so many places on college applications, and we can help with supplemental essay questions, honors college essays, scholarship essay writing, and so much more!
Finding the "Right-Fit" School
We take a student-centered approach to building a balanced and meaningful college list. This includes one-on-one guidance to help your student discover colleges that align with their goals, strengths, and priorities. We evaluate everything about the school, from academic programs and campus culture, to identify the best environment for long-term success. When a student chooses the right college where they thrive academically, socially, and personally, we call that a “right-fit” school.
Application Process
We offer personalized guidance through every phase of the application process. We assist students in not only the in-depth college research process, but also how to stay on track from day one. Deadlines matter!
Other services will include a customized timeline, organizing (and understanding) application requirements and materials, interview prep, résumé building, scholarship searches, and more. Our goal is to assist each student and family in feeling confident through the whole application experience.
Partnership Structure
Our Student & Parent Prepare For College Consulting Plan offers personalized support to guide your family through every step of the college journey.
For a flat fee of $600, you'll receive six hours of dedicated assistance with an experienced essay consultant and a dedicated college consultant. This means four hours of direct consultation and two hours of in-depth research and analysis on your behalf.
One Hour
In-person pre-conference with student to brainstorming and discuss theory behind writing specific common application essays. We will discuss key aspects of writing, or if you already have a draft we will start looking at organization and word choice.
One Hour
1 hour of at-home work by essay consultant to provide feedback and suggestions about essay, supplemental writings, scholarship essays, and or interviewing (if necessary.)
One Hour
1 hour of in-person conferencing with student about essay to create strongest final draft and strongest supplemental essay answers (if needed.)
Additional Services
Additional follow-up in-person time can be purchased for conference time/help with essay “supplemental” questions, “honors college” application questions, helping to workshop scholarship essay topics, or “mock interview” time to prepare for an in-person campus interview.
Essay Consultant | Erik
College Consultant | Kristen
One Hour
1 in person discussion with parent(s)/guardian(s) about goals for student, interests, academic history, etc. Student should have transcript, resume, etc. available.
One Hour
1 hour of at-home research/plan by college consultant: coming up with lists and ideas for schools, essential information about applying, creating a timeline, scholarship offerings, etc.
One Hour
1 hour of in-person conferencing to discuss application guidance, suggested career path/college choices, etc.
Additional Services
Additional follow-up in-person time can be purchased if needed.