Below you will find an overview of the CollegeThoughts Premium program. Each step in the process has been developed to give your child the greatest chance of success. Our holistic approach looks at the entire life of your student from the beginning of the high school experience and does not stop once they reach college. And while the recommended program is outlined, we can customize it to meet the needs of individual students. Please review the program overview below and feel free to contact us for more information or with questions.

• Summer Reading recommendations
• Choosing the right college preparatory high school (including private school placement)
• SSAT/ISEE/HSPT/PSSA preparation
• Campus visits and interviews
• Preparing for high school
• Finding Your Voice – introduction to self-advocacy

• Self-Advocacy
• Who’s On Your Board – Lessons in Self-Governance
• Why Vowels Beat Consonants
• Bringing Your Teachers on Your Team
• Fitting in and Standing Out – High School Adjustment
• Exposure – Developing the Big Picture
• Surviving vs. Thriving – using resources to avoid struggle

• Positioning for Leadership
• Reviewing PSAT/PLAN results – why the PSAT/PLAN matters
• Taking advanced classes – how rigor impacts the process
• Advising on SAT Subject Tests
• Doing good while doing well – why service matters
• Planning for a successful summer

• Time to Shine – why junior year matters most
• Avoiding Burnout – how to know when you are overdoing it
• Preparing for the PSAT/SAT/ACT
• Match and Fit – Finding the Right College for you
• Getting the most out of college visits
• Writing an authentic, personal college essay

• Early Applications – are they right for you?
• Senior Year Testing – is it necessary?
• Impactful interview skills
• Completing the Common Application
• Managing in 3D – Details, Deadlines and Deposits
• Choosing the Right Recommenders
• Applying for Financial Aid – FAFSA, PROFILE and other applications

• The College transition – positioning yourself for success
• Roommates 101
• Independence vs. Isolation – why going it alone doesn’t work
• Maximizing Office Hours
• Getting involved without getting overwhelmed
• Avoiding the credit card trap
• The Freshman 15
• Managing Debt – How to keep college loans under control

• Thinking ahead – how to begin preparing for graduate/professional school
• Internships vs. Jobs – what’s best during collegiate summers
• Using Career Services
• Connecting with Alumni – Why Networking Matters
• Preparing for graduate school testing (GRE, LSAT, MCAT and more)

CollegeThoughts is the partner that you need to provide your high-achieving student with the tools that they need to increase access to top caliber colleges.  Click on the button below and fill out the form to get started on the path to better schools and options.