Decode the process, embrace the journey, find the right school
The college application process is a powerful opportunity for independence and self-discovery. It becomes a stressful endeavor when students and families either don't know where to start or start too late.
That's where I come in.
Experience Matters
When considering an Independent College Counselor, finding someone who has worked in college admissions is crucial.
Zach spent six years working in highly selective college admissions at Boston College and Holy Cross. This included evaluating 1,500+ applications from the US, Canada, and other international schools every year, as well as hundreds of hours in Committee crafting the class.
Since then, he spent the last eight years as an independent college counselor -- first at a premier Manhattan firm, and now as founder of Endeavor College Counseling -- advising students from 9th-12th grade on their applications to every type of school: Ivy League, elite liberal arts colleges, sought-after flagship state universities, and the many others in between.
Each student is unique, with interesting stories and different goals. Building an honest relationship with each student is vital to success, from brainstorming leadership opportunities to suggesting college visits to guiding students through the essay-writing process.
All of that culminates in finding the right schools for them, and crafting an authentic application to be considered at each one.
Recent Acceptances
9th and 10th grade
While there is such a thing as starting "the college process" too early, beginning our work together during this stage allows for long-term planning and identifying areas of growth:
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Course sequencing
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Standardized test guidance
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Honing interests
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Utilizing summer to your advantage
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Resume and leadership building
11th grade
As 11th grade begins, so too does all the college chatter. Suddenly, this can become overwhelming. Working together during junior year includes:
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Laying out the next 12-16 months with timing and strategy in mind
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Suggesting college visits and starting to create the list
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Maximizing your summer before senior year to enhance your resume
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Helping with university pre-college program / internship applications
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Standardized test strategy - which to take, which not to
12th grade
Until you click submit, it's never too late to sharpen your application! Whether the summer before senior year starts or in the thick of application work, I can assist with:
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Crafting an authentic personal statement
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Tackling the variety of supplemental essays
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Confirming a balanced college list
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Finalizing an application strategy (i.e. Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision)
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Packaging your accomplishments and involvements
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Preparing for interviews