Grade 11 Focus: Maximize Opportunities + Prepare Early for Applications
Topics can include: Selecting a major or direction in the context of your values, needs, and goals Building a balanced college list: seeking the best fit by doing thorough research and understanding strengths and opportunities Extracurricular Activities - additions and analysis: how to improve your profile and present your experiences cohesively and effectively Brainstorming and drafting your best college essay (March-June of grade 11) Letters of recommendation - whom to ask, when and how, what to prepare and provide, and why it is important Standardized testing strategy Additional possible topics: College visits Understanding demonstrated interest Scholarship opportunities Choosing courses wisely for grade 12 Additional opportunities in the months remaining prior to applications Developing interview skills And more…
What's included
As your coach and expert advisor, I will meet you where you are, help you to understand your strengths, and provide insight into developing skills that will benefit you in this process and in the future. Let's use my expertise to increase your chances!
- A clear framework and guide through grade 11 and into the college application process
- A strategy for maximizing opportunities in grade 11 and the summer before grade 12
- An analysis of current strengths and suggestions for actions to take that increase the skills, abilities, and qualities that colleges are looking for in successful applicants
- A kickstart to the college application process, including application "through line" and theme development
- Development of interpersonal skills that will be beneficial in the application process and beyond!
Meet your expert
Hillary H.
Expert College Advisor & Interviewer: 18 years & 100s of Elite Acceptances
I am a highly skilled college counselor with 18 years of experience advising students as they reach for their college dreams. As a Director of College Counseling in several elite schools, I have overseen this life-changing process for over one thousand students taking both AP and IB curricula. I have developed and led college advising programs in highly selective schools such as Hunter College High School (NYC) and Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (NYC), and have personally led over 400 students to Ivy, Ivy+, and other elite college admissions. I specialize in both US college admissions and global university admissions. I have visited over 100 college campuses in the United States, speaking with admissions committee members about their decision-making processes and what makes a student truly stand out in an application. My expertise encompasses all aspects of the college search and application process, from helping students to choose courses and extracurricular activities to building college lists and writing powerful essays. I am a regular speaker and presenter at college admission conferences in the US, Europe, and Asia.
