School Bridge Coaching provides:
- Premium service to a select group of clientele: From the initial student assessment interview until freshman orientation at the chosen school, we are with you
- In-depth, personalized advice, with a focus on the student’s needs and aspirations
- Our experience results in a higher chance of admission to a student's college of choice - we have a 95% admittance rate
- Proven track record: Our clients have been offered more than $13 million in grants and scholarships.
Action Steps
- Become familiar with the student’s goals and career aspirations
- Evaluate student’s high school transcript, strength of curriculum, and extracurricular pursuits
- Assess honors, awards, and personal talents
- Develop standardized testing plan
- Brainstorm ideas for essay(s) based upon student's interests and personality
- Select list of recommenders
- Create list of target, reach and safety schools
- Devise strategy to gain admittance to chosen colleges
Support Structure
- Recommend future high school courses (AP, dual enrollment, honors, standard)
- Assist in developing a résumé that reflects high school achievements, knowledge, and experiences to demonstrate applicant’s dedication and commitment
- Discuss ways to make the most of student’s summers
Find Your Fit
- Narrow down college list
- Carefully match universities with the student’s interests and achievements
- Discuss school options and selection factors
- Provide guidance regarding Early Action/Early Decision/Regular/Rolling Decision options
- Present up-to-date information about the admissions process and unique program offerings at desired schools (if applicable)
- Develop work plan to ensure that all applications are completed well ahead of deadlines
Testing: ACT/SAT
- Develop testing timetable
- Evaluate test-prep options
- Review test results to determine which test to superscore
- Consider viability of test-optional route
Essays
- Brainstorm essay topics
- Critique first draft for content
- Analyze essay to enhance student’s strengths and potential
Letters of Recommendation
- Create list of recommenders: teachers, counselor, coach, employer, pastor, &/or mentor
- Advise student on effective methods to use when requesting a recommendation
- Select appropriate recommenders for each college application
College Applications
- Provide instruction regarding the Common Application
- Assist with short-answer questions and school-specific essays
- Carefully review applications and supporting materials
Interviews
- Coach student through the interview process discussing possible questions
- Provide tips as to how to make a good impression
- Supply list of possible questions to ask interviewer
- Conduct mock interviews to prepare for admission and/or scholarship interviews
College Visits & Tours
- Discuss tips on college visits and tours
- Provide information regarding local college fairs and college presentations
- Offer suggestions as to questions to ask college representatives
Financial Aid
- Present student and parents with step-by-step information about financial aid
- Assist in completing all financial aid forms including FAFSA and CSS Profile
Scholarships
- Review qualifications for local and institutional scholarships
Portfolio
- Assist with meeting the portfolio requirement for special programs such as: music, dance, writing, acting, art, photography, and athletics
- Provide information about auditions and supplemental information needed for specific programs
You’re Accepted! Now What?
- Assist students and parents with making a final decision
- Ensure proper procedure is followed in notifying colleges of final decision
- Provide assistance with college transition, including submitting final transcript, applying for housing, etc.