College Planning That Works for Your Student
College Planning That Works for Your Student
Our Approach
We offer custom solutions to navigate the college process. Our approach to college planning begins with the understanding that every student is different and there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ blueprint to success.
We take the time to develop a college list that is a good fit academically and socially for your student. And for even more options, we have expertise in U.S. and international colleges and universities.
Managing the needs and wants of both you and your student is an important part of the puzzle in developing a thoughtful, realistic game plan. Our method is logical, detailed, and focused on making sure your student is on track to reach their goals.
Package plans and hourly consultations are available.
There’s a lot to the process, but we take it step by step and make it manageable for you and your student. We help with:
High School Course Selection
We help create a flexible plan that is academically challenging and manageable.
Extracurriculars
This is the time to try new things. We discuss your student’s passions and help them brainstorm ways to turn them into leadership opportunities. Quality over quantity is key.
Grades
Yes, the most important thing colleges want to see is whether you can do the work. We can provide tutoring support if extra help is needed.
College Visits/Interviews
We can connect our clients with students at almost any university imaginable and help create an impactful, informative college visit. We do interview prep too.
The College List
We work with you to create a balanced list of schools, including “reach,” “target,” and “safety” schools.
Personal Statements/College Essays
From brainstorming through the final draft, we help you shine through expert support and guidance.
Teacher Recommendations
We guide you in choosing the right teachers for your recommendations and help you communicate what key points they should include.
Testing
With the ever-evolving test environment, choosing whether to take the SAT, ACT, or go the test-optional route can seem daunting. We offer test support and guidance to find the best path—and get the best results—for your student.
College Planning Strategy
With options including Early Decision (ED), ED II, Early Action, Rolling Decision, and Regular Decision, colleges are offering more ways to apply. By looking at acceptance rates trends, we help determine the approach that maximizes your student’s chances.
Making the Big Decision
We help review all acceptances and decide on your student’s future alma mater!
Alan Sheptin, CEP
FOUNDER
Alan Sheptin is a professor of universities
To help your student find the perfect fit, Alan has toured over 200 campuses worldwide, keeping up with the evolving admissions environment and cultivating relationships with admissions directors. He considers your student and the characteristics of each school, including:
- What does the “dream school” look like
- Your student’s values, goals, and interests
- How new students fit into campus life
- Housing options for freshmen and upperclassmen
- The vibe beyond academic (social life, food, activities, community, and more)
- Academic offerings and structure
- Should you stay in state, in the U.S., or consider international schools
“Alan really takes the time to build relationships with students. He is an encyclopedia of knowledge on all aspects of the college process and will use his personal contacts to put your child in touch with students at schools across the country.”
– Matthew, alumnus, University of Chicago