Background
Natalie entered G12 without an admissions plan and came to us for help on the whole application process, especially her Common App Personal Statement and the Supplemental Essays.
The Challenge
The summer before her Senior Year, Natalie had not even finalized a list of colleges, much less thought of a strategic approach to each individual application! She entered into the process with uncertainty - and a little fear - about how to make everything cohesive, what to emphasize, what to leave out, and where to even begin.
The Strategy
With these challenges in mind, Natalie’s primary goals with us included receiving guidance throughout the entire college admissions process and help with the direction and critiquing of all her application essays.
Chase provided a comprehensive overview of the Common App’s many pieces in order for her to put together the puzzle. Then, he began the college selection process with Natalie, breaking down all the quantitative and qualitative factors to consider when making a balanced list. A few of his choices surprised her, including Stanford University, which she was too timid to consider a possibility. However, Chase analyzed her situation and urged her to apply to the prestigious institution for Restrictive Early Action.
Once her list was finalized, Natalie worked closely with Chase to fine-tune all of her essays. Many students do not realize just how different types of essay questions they need to answer, including formal essays, creative narratives, lists, and others, and Chase guided Natalie to break down each prompt in manageable ways to brainstorm, outline, and draft compelling responses.
Key Result
Stanford University (Restrictive Early Action)