College Admissions Counseling Advantage Testing’s College Counseling program provides comprehensive individual review of the most critical components of the admissions process: • school research and selection (considering objective and subjective criteria) • academic and standardized testing plans • extracurricular advising • development of a Our counselors help students to identify academic, extracurricular, and personal achievements, explore areas of interest, and highlight key factors to emphasize in the application materials. These discussions frame the overarching narrative that will unify the student’s college application. In addition, through detailed discussion and individually tailored research, our counselors assist in determining schools that best suit the student. Finally, counselors can oversee the student's application development, either working directly with the student or in conjunction with one of our application consultants. Application consultation central theme for the college application The application essay often represents the greatest opportunity in the admissions process for candidates to express their unique assets. Advantage Testing offers a comprehensive application writing program that enables students to express themselves with confidence, character, and creativity. We support students throughout the writing process, from brainstorming the ideal topic, to outlining a logical and compelling narrative structure, to composing and revising multiple drafts. Our experienced instructors help students to find their voices and and tell their stories in a way that makes their application stand out. The application essay is a particularly effective means of instilling writing lessons because the student is so deeply invested in the impact of his or her prose. In learning to compose a carefully constructed, thoughtful essay, students gain an appreciation for the craft of writing personal narrative. Our ultimate goal is to help students develop a distinctive college essay that is true to their experiences and their unique voices while imparting enduring skills that will instill the student with confidence when tackling any writing assignment.
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