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Educational Options
College
Choosing
a college can be a daunting task for a teenager and family.
Oftentimes adolescents and their parents do not agree on
the timeliness of preparation, reasons for selecting certain
schools or how to go about the process. Even for the most
accomplished student, the navigational strategies can be
overwhelming.
With colleges getting more expensive and competitive, families
feel increased pressure to make the right college choice.
Consultants serve as a student’s personal resource
in identifying colleges that fit their individual preferences.
As an educational consultant and trained professional, Ms.
Kahn provides individualized counseling to help identify
colleges which are a good match for students, in terms of
their academic, social, geographic and financial criteria.
Each student’s strengths and weaknesses will be evaluated,
as well as personal interests, in an attempt to heighten
their awareness of possible options.
She can eliminate the anxiety; help organize personal data
and materials, keep students on deadline, brainstorm essay
ideas, as well as provide comprehensive editing advice. She
will enhance their current resume to reflect them in the
best possible light. It is her goal to involve students in
the search process, thus allowing them the opportunity to
make a well informed decision.
Ms. Kahn will interface with students through face
to face meetings, email correspondence, faxing and telephone
conferences. Although she will work primarily with the student,
the best outcome is achieved when parents support her efforts and are fully involved.
Ms. Kahn provides ongoing consulting guidance throughout the duration of the
application process. She spends 20% of her time on the road, meeting with admission
officers, touring campuses, and exploring the campus environment. This personal
insight provides a student with a much deeper understanding of a college than
a catalog or web site can convey. Specialized knowledge of programs tailored
for students in visual or performing arts and athletics is also offered.
Additionally, specific programs for students with learning disabilities are presented.
For students with diagnosed learning disabilities, Learning Support Programs
at colleges or universities typically serve a limited number of students, usually
80-100 each year. Students in the program attend regular college-level courses,
are held to the same high standards and complete the same curriculum requirements
as all other degree candidates. The faculty at these institutions is dedicated
to helping students realize their full potential, utilizing resources they may
need and helping them work with professors to obtain appropriate and reasonable
accommodations.
FREE INITIAL TELPHONE CONVERSATION IS AVAILABLE TO DETERMINE IF CONSULTATION SERVICES ARE NEEDED.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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Interviews with family
to determine academic and behavioral goals, as well as social, geographic
and financial comfort |
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An unbiased evaluation of the child’s
needs and capabilities; evaluation of transcripts, test scores, psychological
testing and activities |
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Referrals for tutoring, SAT/ACT coaching,
or psychoeducational assessment |
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College list of safety, target and reach
schools |
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Organizational help |
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Preparation of resumes of extracurricular
activities |
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Help with application essays and editing |
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Advice regarding interviews and campus visits |
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Review of applications to enhance
students’ position
among scores of applicants |
GAP YEAR PROGRAMS, or interim year programs
between high school and college, are becoming more popular. Opportunities
exist for students to:
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study abroad, immersing themselves
in foreign cultures |
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involve themselves with community service
projects |
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improve their academic record |
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participate in a variety of internships,
which may lead to successful careers. |
Ms. Kahn can provide an abundance of programs
from which to choose in order to satisfy the interests of those
students who wish to
pursue this year of personal
exploration.
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