College Starpoint Services
Expertise. Honesty. Ingenuity.

PERSONALIZED COLLEGE COACHING
Expert Guidance
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Coaching services are available 1-on-1 with students in grades 9-12
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All sessions are virtual
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Services include ongoing educational coaching for high school students with topics covering:
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Choosing and strategizing on high school curriculum and helping with class selection
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Advising on extracurricular activities, such as sports, passion projects, volunteer experiences, summer involvement opportunities, internships, and work
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Help choosing a possible college academic focus and future career exploration
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Creating a customized, balanced college list based on student's academic and social preferences
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Setting the student's individual timeline for the college application process
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Administering mock interviews and preparing the student for in-person or virtual interviews
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Developing a Standardized Test strategy
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Guiding the student through the recommendation letter process
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Helping navigate and prepare admissions applications while adhering to deadlines and specific requirements
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Editing college essays and supplemental personal statements
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Creating a resume and advising on social media platforms, including LinkedIn
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Preparing the student for college tours
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Strategizing on deferral and wait-list admission decisions
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Preparing for the Welcome Day at the desired institution
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FINANCIAL AID COACHING
Informed Decision Marking
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Coaching services offered individually for parents and students on topics covering:
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Evaluating need-based financial aid eligibility
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Identifying and maximizing opportunities for scholarshi
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Explaining and guiding the financial aid application process (FAFSA and CSS Profile)
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Analyzing and comparing financial aid offers
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Guiding through an outside scholarship search
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Identifying professional judgement opportunities
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Helping negotiate and maximize financial aid and scholarships
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Helping with financial appeal letters
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Supporting through the final enrollment decision
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Creating college budget and spending plans
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Evaluating educational loan recommendations
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GROUP COACHING
DIY Approach
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Online group coaching for students and parents of juniors/seniors
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This path is ideal for those who like the DIY approach to college admissions, combined with expert guidance and additional resources provided along the way
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Recorded monthly video sessions run from April to December (10 sessions in total)
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Each video seminar will focus on one important aspect of the college admissions process, including tasks and timelines, advice on the admissions process (recommendations, essays, interviews, Common Application, financial aid...etc)
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Each session will have a live open Q&A for students and parents to ask all of their individual questions
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Families receive a 25% discount on additional à la carte services (individual consultations, document review, college lists help)
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Families get unique access to a college prep online platform, which helps them research colleges, build a college list, and manage the application process
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Families receive access to College Starpoint's digital content: checklists, info sheets, resources, webinar recordings...etc.
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Families receive a monthly topical newsletter with helpful application tips and additional resources
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Parents will get access to a private Facebook group to join a like-minded community of parents and students
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We will take you from A to Z in the application process, and provide guidance and support along the way
À LA CARTE SERVICES
Customizable Service Options
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College Document Review
Includes in-depth analysis of the following:
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College essay (main Common App essay); OR
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Up to 3 supplemental essays (college specific); OR
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Full Common Application review; OR
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Resume and one supplemental essay
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You will receive a written report with feedback and recommendations
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One hour consultation to go over feedback and address any other outstanding questions related to the college application process at a discounted rate
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Turn around time: 1 week
College List Help
Includes the following:
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2 online consultations with Anya Ilkys
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Review of student's profile, preferences, and college list
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In-depth assessment of current choices
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Research of safety, target, and reach schools
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Presentation of a new, well-balanced college list with info
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A final consultation to go through the new list and Q&A
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Turn around time: 2 weeks
