The college application process can be a wonderfully positive experience—a journey of self-discovery. Unfortunately, it can become a time of anxiety, discord, and information overload for many students and families. At College Matters, we aim to demystify and destress the process.
Are you wondering where to begin? Our philosophy is that there is no such thing as a silly question, and we have the answers. Our consultants are well-trained and hold multiple certificates. The college admissions landscape is constantly shifting, and we pride ourselves on seeking out information, whether meeting with admission officers, visiting college campuses, or attending professional development sessions, to provide our clients with the most up-to-date information and advice.
What courses should I take to prepare me for the rigor of college? What should I do over the summer? What majors fit my interests and aptitudes? Do standardized tests matter anymore? If so, when should I take them? What colleges are a good fit for my aspirations and goals? And don’t forget essays, supplements, applications, affordability, special programs, interviews—we know. It’s a lot.
Our Comprehensive Package is tailored just for you. We break everything down into a manageable, step-by-step plan to minimize stress and maximize success.
We’ve Got You Covered
Our Comprehensive Package begins when you are ready to jump in. For many, that is sometime in their first or second year of high school. Those are your planning years, and they can sometimes determine the path that you will follow to college and beyond. So it’s a great time to start to develop a plan of action. Our goal for our students is that they are:
EMPOWERED
It’s your process, and you have what it takes to make it successful! Focus on what makes you happy. Explore what you are curious about. Make a difference in what matters to you. Plainly speaking—double down on you.
WELL-PLANNED
We have an individualized, time-tested process to put your best foot forward as an applicant. Each step of the way, you’ll have your College Matters guide with you to show you the way.
CONFIDENT
You’ll have a well-researched list and be able to make well-informed decisions. The result? You have no regrets and can confidently say, ”I did my best.”
Comprehensive Means Comprehensive
All of our essay services and mini-packages are included in the Comprehensive Package. And, unlike many other practices where you are passed to different consultants at certain stages, at College Matters, you will have one dedicated consultant with you through the entire process: from the very first planning stages to the final essay reviews to the ultimate decision of where to attend. We think that makes the most sense! Do the work with the person that knows you best!
“I felt that my application would not have been as strong without the guidance of College Matters and that the process was made way less stressful.”