Personal College Counselor

Why hire a personal college counselor?

The world of college admissions has become increasingly complex and competitive. Rules and practices are changing so rapidly that it’s hard to keep up. Testing policies, early action deadlines, FAFSA changes... the landscape is in constant flux. A personal college counselor is dedicated to keeping up with the changes and helping students navigate the application process.

Having worked as a high school counselor for a decade, Ruth Arden understands the large caseloads and myriad of responsibilities that come with the position. It’s not always possible for high school counselors to give students the individual guidance in the college application process. As a personal college counselor, Ruth works with students one-on-one to stay on track and find the college that is the best fit for them.
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The Process

Exploration

Using surveys and assessments, students start to clarify their interests and strengths. This self-knowledge can guide them in exploring college majors and potential career paths. They can then begin to build a list of colleges that are a good fit, both academically and socially.

Research

A college counselor provides resources and tools to help students learn about the admission requirements and application process for each college on their list. They also help students learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities to ensure a good financial fit.

Application

A personal college counselor helps students through every step of the process: completing applications, brainstorming essay topics, and keeping them on track with deadlines and tasks. A personal college counselor also helps students manage their stress levels along the way.

Follow-up

When acceptance emails start to arrive, a personal college counselor can help students choose the college that is the best fit for them - academically, socially, and financially. They can also work with students to prepare for the transition from high school to college.

Testimonials

Ruth has been helping my daughter prepare for college for the past year and she is amazing!! She has been so helpful with everything from monitoring the classes she is taking in high school to preparing for college admissions. We couldn’t be happier with the help she has provided!!

Dawn F.
Ruth Arden is amazing at what she does. She was extremely helpful in guiding my daughter on the right path with college choices. Her college counseling knowledge and experience helped make the application process a smooth and easy one.

Lauren H.
Ruth has been a huge help to our family as we prepare our daughter to apply for college. She advised us on the most appropriate courses to take in high school to gear my child towards her desired major. Ruth is extremely knowledgeable about colleges and universities, I highly recommend using Ruth to aid in college preparation.

Kim S.

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