College Development

Having focused so much energy on the “college race," it's hard to believe that what you do once you arrive on campus is far more predictive of future success than the name of the school on your diploma. As you head off to college, we want to be sure you understand what employers are looking for so you can use the next four years intentionally and effectively. Don’t worry; everything you did to become a successful college applicant has prepared you for these next steps.

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  • Executive function is the secret to success for high-achieving students. We help them master time management and financial literacy while balancing a busy schedule of academics and extracurriculars. This work is highly organized and focused on building essential, lifelong skills.

  • Even students who are confident in their major benefit from support as they sketch out a four-year plan and consider which non-major courses they want to explore. For those still unsure of their academic path, it’s important to intentionally sample a variety of disciplines to discover what resonates.

    We guide students in making thoughtful choices, including how to research professors, understand course expectations, and find classes that expose them to new ideas while fulfilling graduation requirements.

  • We can’t emphasize this enough: How you spend your time outside of the classroom matters even more in college than it did in high school. Research consistently shows that employers prefer students who actively seek out internships, build relationships with professors and mentors, lead organizations, pursue meaningful projects, and develop real-world skills. We help students choose activities so they graduate with the resume, network, and narrative that employers and grad schools are looking for.

  • Securing a summer internship can be a part time job, so students really benefit from guidance and accountability.

    Research: We help students identify internships that align with their aspirations.

    Professional Materials: We help students put together resumes, cover letters, and online profiles that express who they are professionally and personally.

    Accountability: We develop a timeline, track opportunities, and stay organized.

    Networking Support: We coach students on how to reach out to alumni, attend campus events, and use LinkedIn effectively.

    Interview Preparation: Through mock interviews and feedback, we help students confidently and clearly express why and how they are a great match.

  • Career Coaching has three main stages:

    Exploration: Identifying strengths & interests through discussion and self-reflection, brainstorming areas of interest, connecting with people in potential careers.
    Engagement: Creating a professional narrative in a targeted resume & LinkedIn profile, identifying internships/jobs, developing a professional network.
    Execution: Identifying and outreaching to potential employers/programs, composing cover letters & applications, self-advocating in financial negotiations.

  • For students applying for graduate programs, we offer personalized support, guiding students through every stage of graduate test prep, from registration to building a focused study plan and connecting them with targeted resources.

    GRE (Graduate Record Examination): Master’s and PhD programs

    GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): Business school

    LSAT (Law School Admission Test) : Law school

    MCAT (Medical College Admission Test): Medical school

    TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Required if the applicant’s undergraduate instruction wasn’t in English.

  • College coursework can be a big leap because it often comes at a faster pace with higher expectations and less oversight. Students in all disciplines can benefit from personalized support, whether in completing a lab assignment or writing a research paper. Academic tutoring can also help students stay on track and build effective study habits while navigating their newfound independence.

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